Food Preparation Specialist

2 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Eataly North America Full time
Job Description

Eataly North America is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace.

  • 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 Food Preparation Specialist prepares a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager.

  • Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes
  • Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations
  • Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned

Responsibilities

  1. Food Preparation: Prepare a variety of cold food items and all prepared ingredients that will be distributed to the kitchens to be cooked for restaurants.
  2. Utensil Cleaning: Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production.
  3. Recipe Compliance: Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations.
  4. Task Accomplishment: Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Experience: 1+ year of kitchen experience preferred
  • Math Skills: Basic math skills
  • Kitchen Skills: Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
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


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