A Lead 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 prep cooks. Reports to the Sous Chef Manager and Chef de Cuisine of Central Kitchen.Oversees other prep 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 assigned
