Lead Line Cook - Eataly Flatiron

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: EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge 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. Oversees other line cooks and ensures performance standards during service Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautés Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéing Plates menu items along with appropriate garnish 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 2+ years in a food preparation position Excellent communication skills Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred Job Requirements 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 Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly Compensation:  The base pay range for this position is $22-$27 — Published by Eataly. Apply on the employer's own posting.