Prep Cook- Eataly Short Hills

A Prep Cook 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

Hourly Rate: $18-$20.00

1+ year of kitchen experience

Basic math skills

Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert well-paced mobility

Ability to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environment

Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

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!

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