Prep Cook- Eataly Short Hills

Eataly North America

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Millburn, NJ, us on site Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job 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

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 Sous Chef Manager.

  • Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes
  • Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations
  • Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned

Hourly Rate: $18-$20.00

  • 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.

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!

Compensation (from employer):
18 – 20 USD (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Prepare cold food items, follow recipes, maintain hygiene and safety standards in a kitchen environment.

Job title

Prep Cook- Eataly Short Hills

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

food service

Location requirements

onsite in millburn, NJ, no remote work

Salary

$18k–$20k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

kitchen experiencebasic mathknife skillsability to lift 50 pounds

Preferred skills

high school diploma

Specializations

cold food prepkitchen
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Millburn, NJ, USA

On-site City