About this role
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 & Education Chef will play a crucial role in supporting the Chef De Cuisine of La Scuola in coordinating and executing the diverse programming offered at La Scuola, including teaching, planning, preparing, and executing events.Reports to the Events and Education Manager. Works closely with the Events & Education Team and kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groupsWorks and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptionsPrepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executedCreate consumer and adaco recipesProvide training to Scuola chefs with guidance for new class formats and adaptations (e.g. accessibility, new recipe talking points)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 costsOversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchenInforms front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictionsPlans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Head Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when requiredPurchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipmentPerforms other duties as required or assignedQualifications4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management experienceWorking knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulationsExcellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groupsIn-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and cultureItalian language skills highly preferredJob RequirementsAvailability to work onsite at our Eataly locations across the Greater Toronto AreaMust have a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays Ability to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squattingAbility to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipmentFood Handler's LicenseAdditional InformationBenefits and PerksFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineand 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.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-q