Restaurant Line Cook (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

Job summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating authentic Italian dishes in a high-volume open kitchen. This includes managing various cooking techniques such as sautéing and frying while adhering to strict quality and health standards.

Job details

Company DescriptionEataly 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:EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go countersSHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade productsLEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledgeJob DescriptionA 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. Reports to the Chef de Cuisine.Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautésSelects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéingPlates menu items along with appropriate garnishFollows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulationsPerforms other duties as required or assignedQualifications2+ years in a food preparation positionGood knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptlyDegree from a culinary arts training program preferredJob RequirementsAvailability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidaysAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squattingAbility to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.CompensationCompensation for this role is CAD $19-21 hourly, plus tipsThis position has been posted to fill a current vacancyAdditional InformationBenefits and PerksMedical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveRRSPFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand more!Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.

What you’ll do

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating authentic Italian dishes in a high-volume open kitchen. This includes managing various cooking techniques such as sautéing and frying while adhering to strict quality and health standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 2 years of food preparation experience and strong knife skills. A degree from a culinary arts training program is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • RRSP • Free Family Meal Daily • Discounts At Eataly • Classes On Products And Italian Cuisine • Referral Bonus Program

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Preparation
• Knife Skills
• Plating
• Sautéing
• Frying
• Portion Control
• Recipe Adherence
• Health Regulation Compliance
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment Operation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Retail