Lead Line Cook - Eataly Silicon Valley

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters

A Lead Line Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food items in Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchens while overseeing other line cooks. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager and Chef de Cuisine.

• Plates menu items along with appropriate garnish
• Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéing
• Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautés
• Oversees other line cooks and ensures performance standards during service
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• Excellent communication skills
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred
• 2+ years in a food preparation position

Wage: Starting at $23 an hour, based on experience

Job Requirements

• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• 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

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for annual bonus

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Paid time off (2 weeks)
• Access to various insurance types and health resources

REASONABLE WORKING HOURS:

• Company-paid parental leave
• 2 days off per week (often consecutive)
• No late nights

GREAT PERKS:

• 20% discount on groceries and in restaurants
• Free parking for full-time positions
• Complimentary daily staff meals with a rotating offer every day
• Eligibility for employee referral bonuses

CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND GROWTH:

• Work with the highest quality Italian and local products
• Possibility to grow at Eataly locations across North America (Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and more to come!)
• Staff classes

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.