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 Culinary Instructor oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.  Reports to the Executive Chef and Events and Education Manager. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events.Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groupsWorks and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations and corporate events Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executedWorks with Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates to provide seasonal class offerings and incorporate items to showcase other departments 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 costsManages Scuola Associates who work events: gives direction, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently metOversees kitchen organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchenInforms front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictionsPlans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when requiredPurchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipmentPerforms other duties as required or assigned
