About this role
This is a seasonal position with an expected end date of 01/03/2027.
At Eataly, this position is referred to as a Prep Cook. A Prep Cook is part of Eataly Toronto’s Central Kitchen team, where a wide variety of fresh ingredients and recipes are prepared from scratch daily for our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters. Prep Cooks work alongside an experienced culinary team, learning different cooking techniques, recipes and professional kitchen equipment while contributing to the quality and consistency Eataly is known for
This role offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of culinary skills through hands-on experience with protein butchery and preparation, hot cooking, sauce and ragù, stock, dressing and aioli, vegetable preparation, and other from-scratch production. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.
Prepares a variety of from-scratch recipes including sauce, ragù, stock, dressing, aioli, fillings, salads and other Eataly specialtiesPrepares and butchers proteins and processes fresh vegetables and other ingredients for productionMeasures, weighs, cuts, mixes, cooks and portions ingredients according to Eataly recipes and quality standardsUses a variety of cooking methods and professional kitchen equipment, including commercial ovens, mixers, food processors and other production equipmentFollows standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes and quality standards to ensure consistencyWorks alongside all team members in different areas of the Central Kitchen to complete daily productionMaintains clean, organized and food-safe work areas, utensils and equipmentFollows food safety, sanitation and health & safety standardsPerforms other duties as required or assigned 1+ year of kitchen experienceBasic math skillsGood knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptlyHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredJob Requirements
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidaysAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and exert well-paced mobilityAbility to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environmentAbility to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.Compensation
Compensation for this role is CAD $18.00-$21.00 hourlyThis position has been posted to fill a current vacancy Benefits and Perks
Paid Time OffFree 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.