Prep Cook - Eataly Caffe Lexington

Eataly
$17 – $19/hNew York CityOn-sitePublished: 1 September 2026

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 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 Cafe Manager and Cafe leads

  • Washes, peels, slices and mix vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, pizza and desserts.
  • Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned
  • Prepares pizza alla pala, panini and dessert according to specific recipes
  • Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations

Qualifications

  • 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.

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $17 - $19 per hour.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with match or RRSP
  • Free family meal daily
  • Discounts at Eataly
  • Classes on products and Italian cuisine
  • Referral bonus program
  • and more!

About the company

An Italian marketplace

Eataly is an artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace founded in Torino in 2007, with more than 40 locations. Guests can eat at its restaurants, cafes and to-go counters, shop Italian, local and homemade products, and learn through classes.

Working at Eataly

Eataly hires across its New York stores (Flatiron, Downtown, SoHo and its cafes) for cooks, bakers, baristas, servers, cheesemongers, grocery and cafe sales associates and restaurant managers, plus corporate roles such as accounting and project management. Its careers site lists medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with match, company-paid parental leave and a 20% grocery and restaurant discount.

View original listing · Last checked: 24 September 2026

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