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 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 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 executedSupervises 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 costsManages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently metOversees 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 Executive 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 assignedThis position is an Hourly Part Time role, rate $25.00-$30.00 (Sunday-Monday)
4+ 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 Requirements
Availability 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 use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipmentFood Handler’s License Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental Leave401K with match or RRSPFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand more!