Eatalys onsite 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 handson classes for private and public groups
- Works and oversees breakfasts lunches and dinners including: 34 course menus familystyle menus cocktailstyle receptions and buffetstyle receptions
- Prepares demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
- Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with backofthehouse personnel: apportions meats vegetables and desserts and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
- Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
- Oversees kitchen miseenplace of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
- Informs frontof house personnel of menu changes specials shortages allergies and dietary restrictions
- Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team the Executive Chef frontofhouse personnel and directly with clients when required
- Purchases or submits requisitions for food items kitchen supplies and equipment
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications :
- 4 years of cooking experience with 1 year of management experience
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment food production procedures and safety and sanitation regulations
- Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups
- Indepth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture
- Italian language skills highly 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 wellpaced mobility for up to 8 hours including standing walking bending and squatting
- Ability to use knives hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
- Food Handlers License
Additional Information :
Benefits and Perks
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime