Pasta Cook

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Vero in Expo Village, Dubai is seeking an experienced Pasta Cook to join our pre-opening kitchen team. You will prepare and execute pasta dishes to high standards, maintain station mise en place, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.

The ideal candidate has professional pasta cooking experience, knows sauces and techniques, follows recipes, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A practical cooking assessment will be part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Professional pasta cook experience in a hot-kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of sauces and pasta preparation.
• Ability to manage mise en place and stay organized during service.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook pasta dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare sauces, ingredients, garnishes, and station mise en place.
• Cook and finish pasta accurately during service.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, cooking, and presentation.
• Follow recipes and preparation procedures accurately.
• Organize and maintain the pasta station throughout service; monitor ingredient freshness and proper food storage.
• Keep the workstation clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures.
• Work efficiently and communicate well with the kitchen team during service.
• Participate in pre-opening training, recipe testing, and kitchen setup.

Skills

Pasta cooking

Sauces knowledge

Mise en place

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

We are hiring an experienced Pasta Cook to join the pre-opening team of a new Italian restaurant in Expo Village, Dubai.

We are looking for someone with strong hands-on kitchen experience who can prepare and execute pasta dishes consistently while maintaining high standards of quality, organization, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook pasta dishes according to recipes and standards
• Prepare sauces, ingredients, garnishes, and station mise en place
• Cook and finish pasta accurately during service
• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, cooking, and presentation
• Follow recipes and preparation procedures accurately
• Organize and maintain the pasta station throughout serviceMonitor ingredient freshness and proper food storage
• Keep the workstation clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures
• Work efficiently and communicate well with the kitchen team during service
• Participate in pre-opening training, recipe testing, and kitchen setup

Requirements

• Previous professional experience as a Pasta Cook or in a similar hot-kitchen role
• Strong experience preparing and cooking pasta dishes
• Knowledge of sauces, cooking techniques, and proper pasta preparation
• Ability to manage mise en place and work efficiently during busy service
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent standards
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work well as part of a team
• Experience in an Italian restaurant or Italian kitchen is preferred

A practical cooking assessment will be part of the selection process.

Location: Expo Village, Dubai, UAEEmployment Type: Full-time Status: Pre-opening

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