Restaurant Lead Line Cook - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Restaurant Lead Line Cook - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)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 countersSHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade productsLEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledgeA Lead Line Cook transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic Italian dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food items in Eataly's exciting, high-volume, open kitchens while overseeing other line cooks. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager and Chef de Cuisine.Oversees other line cooks and ensures performance standards during servicePortions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautésSelects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéingPlates menu items along with appropriate garnishFollows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulationsPerforms other duties as required or assignedQualifications:2+ years in a food preparation positionExcellent communication skillsDegree from a culinary arts training program preferredJob Requirements:Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidaysAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squattingGood knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptlyHourly Compensation: $22 - $24Benefits and Perks:Medical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental Leave401K with match or RRSPBonus programFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand more!Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.