Pizza Chef

Parx cafe LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parx cafe LLC in Dubai is seeking a skilled Pizza Chef to prepare high-quality pizzas per our recipes and standards. You will handle dough, toppings, and oven operation while ensuring consistent presentation and timely service.

You will maintain food safety, hygiene, and portion controls, monitor stock, and collaborate with the kitchen to deliver orders during busy periods. Flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef or Pizza Maker in a food-service setting.
• Expertise in dough preparation, proofing, stretching, topping and baking.
• Experience using commercial pizza ovens.
• Knowledge of HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough, sauces, cheese, vegetables, meats, and other toppings according to approved recipes.
• Stretch, shape, top, and bake pizzas to required size and presentation.
• Operate pizza ovens safely and efficiently with correct temperature and timing.
• Ensure pizzas are prepared promptly during busy service while maintaining quality.
• Follow recipe specifications and portion controls to minimize waste.
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients before use.
• Maintain mise en place and stock for each service.
• Store, label, rotate, and date ingredients according to FIFO.
• Monitor stock levels and notify supervisor when replenishment is needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of pizza station and equipment.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation at all times.
• Report damaged equipment or food-quality concerns immediately.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure timely orders.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing supplies.
• Participate in stock counts and help control waste.
• Support other kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Pizza dough preparation

Oven operation

Food safety

Cleaning & sanitation

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Recipe following

Stock awareness

Tools

Pizza ovens

Job description

The Pizza Chef is responsible for preparing and producing high-quality pizzas according to the restaurant’s recipes and standards. The role includes preparing dough and toppings, operating the pizza oven, maintaining consistency and presentation, controlling food quality, and ensuring excellent hygiene and food safety practices within the kitchen.

Prepare pizza dough, sauces, cheese, vegetables, meats, and other toppings according to approved recipes.

Stretch, shape, top, and bake pizzas consistently to the required size, portion, and presentation standards.

Operate pizza ovens safely and efficiently, ensuring correct cooking temperature and timing.

Ensure all pizzas are prepared promptly during busy service periods while maintaining quality.

Follow recipe specifications and portion controls to minimize food waste and maintain food-cost targets.

Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before use.

Carry out daily mise en place and ensure sufficient preparation for each service.

Properly store, label, rotate, and date ingredients according to FIFO procedures.

Monitor stock levels and inform the Chef/Supervisor of items requiring replenishment.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza station, preparation areas, refrigerators, equipment, and utensils.

Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements at all times.

Maintain proper personal hygiene and grooming standards.

Report damaged equipment, maintenance issues, or food-quality concerns immediately.

Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth and timely order preparation.

Assist with receiving, checking, and storing food supplies when required.

Participate in stock counts and help control food wastage.

Support other kitchen duties when required by the Chef or Management.

Skills

Previous experience as a Pizza Chef or Pizza Maker in a restaurant, café, hotel, or similar food-service operation.

Good knowledge of pizza dough preparation, proofing, stretching, topping, and baking.

Experience using commercial pizza ovens.

Understanding of food hygiene, food safety, and kitchen sanitation standards.

Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy kitchen environment.

Good understanding of portion control and food-cost awareness.

Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Flexible to work shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays when required.