Pizza Chef

About AlphaMind and Kira

Role overview

Pizza station responsibilities

• Prepare dough daily through mixing, fermentation, balling, and proofing; manage dough stock and production to meet service needs without waste.
• Prepare toppings, sauces, and mise en place; stretch, top, and bake pizzas to standards for size, bake, and presentation.
• Operate and maintain wood-fired, gas, or electric ovens, including lighting, temperature control, and cleaning; keep service timings consistent.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries; rotate stock using FIFO and label items.
• Keep the station, oven area, and fridges clean and organized; report low stock, wastage, and equipment faults.
• Support other kitchen sections when needed.

Additional Demi Chef de Partie duties

• Run the pizza station independently during service and train commis on dough, stretching, and baking.
• Help senior chefs develop new pizzas and specials; prepare station orders and help control food cost and wastage.

Experience and skills

• Commis candidates need at least 1 year of pizza experience in a restaurant or pizzeria.
• Demi Chef de Partie candidates need 2 to 3 years of pizza experience, including running a pizza station.
• Strong knowledge of dough making, hydration, and fermentation, including direct dough, biga, or poolish.
• Neapolitan or Roman pizza experience and wood-fired or high-temperature oven experience are advantageous.

Food safety and hygiene

• Follow Dubai Municipality food safety rules and Kira's HACCP plan.
• Record fridge, freezer, and cooking temperatures in daily logs.
• Prevent cross-contamination through color-coded boards, separate storage, and correct handwashing.
• Follow allergen procedures, especially for gluten and dairy; wear a clean uniform and hat and report illness before a shift.

What the employer offers

• Competitive salary in AED according to level, plus service charge where applicable; no salary cadence is stated.
• UAE employment visa, medical insurance, annual leave with a return air ticket, staff meals on duty, and uniforms.
• Career growth, professional development, and a collaborative multicultural work environment.