Lead Pastry Cook - Eataly Short Hills (New Store Opening!)

  • Full-time

Company Description

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

Job Description

A Lead Pastry Cook supervises and participates in the transformation of high-quality ingredients into delicious Italian pastries in accordance with Eataly’s recipes. Reports to the Head Chef

  • Leads the Pastry Team in the preparation of pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, brioches, gelato and other Italian desserts in accordance with Eataly’s standards
  • Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations
  • Washes and cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in a pastry preparation position
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic math and measuring skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent; degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program preferred

Job Requirements

  • Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
  • Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $22-$26 per hour. 

Additional Information

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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