Pasta Chef

Role

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Italian pasta dishes according to the restaurant menu.
• Prepare traditional tomato-based, cream-based, cheese-based and specialty sauces.
• Cook pasta to the correct texture and consistency following restaurant recipes and standards.
• Prepare fresh vegetables, herbs, cheese, meat and seafood; use suitable ingredient combinations for different dishes.
• Prepare sauces and other components according to recipes and portion standards.
• Ensure dishes meet taste, quality and presentation standards.
• Check ingredient freshness and quality; monitor stock and report shortages.
• Store ingredients properly and follow food-safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, cooking equipment and utensils.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff for timely preparation and service; follow kitchen hygiene, safety and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications and requirements

• Proven experience as a Pasta Chef or Italian Cuisine Chef, preferably in an Italian restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Italian pasta dishes and traditional Italian cooking techniques.
• Experience preparing a variety of pasta sauces from scratch.
• Knowledge of Italian ingredients, herbs, cheeses, seasonings and flavor combinations.
• Ability to cook pasta to the correct texture and prepare sauces consistently.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and proper food storage.
• Ability to follow recipes, control portions and maintain presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
• Culinary training or professional experience in Italian cuisine is an advantage.
• Three years of restaurant-cook experience is required.

Pay and employment

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Pay is AED 2,500–3,000 per month.

Work location

• Work is in person.