Scuola and Events Chef

7 months ago


Toronto, Canada Eataly North America Full time

**Company Description**
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

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 & Education Chef will play a crucial role in supporting the Chef De Cuisine of La Scuola in coordinating and executing the diverse programming offered at La Scuola, including teaching, planning, preparing, and managing events.

Reports to the Executive Chef. Works closely with the Events & Education Team and kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.
- Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
- Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style 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 back-of-the-house 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 mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
- Informs front-of
- 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, front-of-house 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
- In-depth 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 well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Ability to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
- Food Handler’s License

**Additional Information** Benefits and Perks**
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more



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