Prep Cook
New York City, NY
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Job Description
Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world! With various restaurants, our market sells the same quality products used by our chefs: cured meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, handmade pasta, pastries, coffee and tea, as well as dried pastas, sauces and olive oil. A cooking school, bookstore, housewares and beauty section makes it even easier to bring Italy home!
As a leader in the food and beverage industries, Eataly offers great benefits, staff discounts and tremendous growth opportunities. We are a young, energetic and innovative start-up that is rapidly expanding and we are looking for a new Guest Relations Ambassador to grow with us! As an ambassador of Eataly products and services, our Guest Relations Ambassador is responsible for helping to create and maintain quality experiences for each guest that comes to Eataly. Eataly ambassadors are expected to actively engage with guests and spend quality time with each customer.
Job Title: Prep Cook
Reports To: Exexcutive Chef
Prepares variety of cold food items and prepares food that will be cooked in the restaurants. Washes, peels, slices, and mixes vegetables, fruits or other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes. Portions, carves and slices meats and cheese. May prepare foods for Rotisserie and Panini counters. Portions and arranges food on serving dishes or serving pans. Measures and mixes ingredients to make salad dressings, sauces, soups, and other foods following recipes. Distributes food to kitchens and food service areas to be cooked or served to customers.
As an ambassador of Eataly products and services, the Prep Cook is responsible for helping to create and maintain quality experiences for each guest that comes to Eataly. Eataly ambassadors are expected to actively engage with guests and spend quality time with each customer.
Skills/Requirements
- At least one (1) year of kitchen experience preferred, such as a dishwasher or as a helper, with time spent with rotation, preparation, and handling of food.
- Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for equipment and recipe production.
- High school diploma desired but not essential. Food Handler’s License preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and as much as 10 pounds frequently.
- ust have the ability to be mobile for extended periods of time, to lift, stoop and bend.
- Must exhibit dexterity for rapid chopping, mixing and sandwich preparation. Good knife skills are essential.
