About the role
Job Description
Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.
Reports to the Executive Chef. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.
* Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups * Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions * Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed * Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs * Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met * Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen * Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions * Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required * Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment * Performs other duties as required or assigned
This position is an Hourly Part Time role, rate $25.00-$30.00 (Sunday-Monday)
Qualifications
* 4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management experience * Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations * Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups * In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture * Italian language skills highly preferred
Job Requirements
* Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting * Ability to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment * Food Handler’s License
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * 401K with match or RRSP * Free family meal daily * Discounts at Eataly * Classes on products and Italian cuisine * Referral bonus program * and more!