Pasta Cook

Bar Prima; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Dining discounts

Job summary

Bar Prima, a focused Italian-focused restaurant on Queen West in Toronto, seeks a Pasta Cook to join the kitchen team. You will craft pasta dishes, maintain a clean, well-stocked pasta station, and contribute to sauces and mise en place while upholding food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and growth, with hands-on training and a supportive environment. Great for someone passionate about pasta and ready to advance their culinary skills in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh pasta and quality ingredients
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining consistency

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pasta dishes with consistency, care, and attention to detail.
• Maintain an organized and well-stocked pasta station for service.
• Prepare sauces, garnishes, and mise en place according to restaurant standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Communicate clearly with the Chef, Sous Chef, and team during prep and service.
• Support daily prep, station breakdown, cleaning, and other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Fresh pasta

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Continuous learning

Job description

Bar Prima is an Italian-focused restaurant on Queen West, Toronto, with a menu built on classic techniques, quality ingredients, and thoughtful execution. The kitchen produces both à la carte and tasting menus, with a strong focus on consistency and detail.

We're currently looking for a Pasta Cook to join our kitchen team.

WHO YOU ARE

• Passionate about fresh pasta and quality ingredients
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining consistency
• A team player who communicates clearly and respectfully
• Eager to learn and continuously improve your craft

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare and execute pasta dishes with consistency, care, and attention to detail.
• Maintain an organized and well-stocked pasta station for service.
• Prepare sauces, garnishes, and mise en place according to restaurant standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Communicate clearly with the Chef, Sous Chef, and team during prep and service.
• Support daily prep, station breakdown, cleaning, and other kitchen duties as needed.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Real career growth, with many of our leaders having been promoted from within
• Tuition reimbursement for hospitality-specific learning and development
• Health & Dental Benefits and Health Care Spending Account for eligible team members
• Complimentary staff meals provided on shift & dining discounts across all eight Alter Ego Group restaurants
• Experience isn’t everything — you’ll receive ongoing, hands-on training
• Schedules that aim to support a healthy work/life balance

This posting is for an existing position vacancy