Pizza and Pasta Chef

Mesifa Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesifa Oy in Helsinki is seeking a passionate Pizza and Pasta Chef to join our growing team. You will prepare pizza dough, sauces, and pasta dishes, and contribute to our evolving Sri Lankan menu while maintaining top kitchen standards.

Fluent English is required; Finnish basics are mandatory, Sinhalese would be a big plus. Experience in pizza and pasta, food safety and allergen management are essential. This is a daytime/evening position with shifts and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in pizza and pasta preparation.
• Knowledge of Sri Lankan cuisine is must.
• Basic Finnish language skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pizza dough, pizza sauces, and pasta sauces from scratch.
• Preparing ingredients and managing daily kitchen preparations.
• Preparing different pasta dishes and having good knowledge of pasta menus.
• Knowledge of Sri Lankan main courses, short eats, and traditional desserts.
• Maintaining food quality, kitchen cleanliness, and hygiene standards.
• Understanding food allergies, allergens, and cross-contamination prevention.

Skills

Pizza making

Pasta making

Sri Lankan cuisine

Food safety

Allergen management

English (Fluent)

Finnish (basic)

Kitchen teamwork

Education

Professional chef studies

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – Pizza and Pasta Chef

We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and motivated Chef / Kitchen Professional to join our growing team at our pizza restaurant in the Helsinki area.

We currently specialise in pizza and kebab and are planning to introduce an authentic Sri Lankan food menu in January 2027. and Pasta Menu in December 2026. We are looking for someone with a passion for cooking and knowledge of different cuisines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing pizza dough, pizza sauces, and pasta sauces from scratch.
2. Preparing ingredients and managing daily kitchen preparations.
3. Preparing different pasta dishes and having good knowledge of pasta menus.
4. Knowledge of Sri Lankan main courses, short eats, and traditional desserts.
5. Maintaining food quality, kitchen cleanliness, and hygiene standards.
6. Understanding food allergies, allergens, and cross-contamination prevention.

Requirements

• Fluent English is a must.
• Finnish language skills are mandatory (basic conversational Finnish is acceptable).
• Sinhalene language skills are a big advantage.
• Experience in pizza and pasta preparation.
• Knowledge of Sri Lankan cuisine is must
• Valid Finnish Hygiene Passport (Hygieniapassi) is required.
• Valid Salmonella certificate / required proof of Salmonella health status is required.
• Good understanding of professional kitchen operations, food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.

Education

We prefer candidates who have completed professional chef studies or are currently studying to become a chef. Understanding professional kitchen operations and food safety practices is essential.

What We Are Looking For

A responsible, hardworking, organised team player who is passionate about cooking and willing to contribute ideas to our upcoming Sri Lankan menu.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other According to the collective agreement (MaRa TES)

Working time: Daytime work, Evening work, Night work, Weekends

Number of positions: 1

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala, Teollisuus & tuotanto