London - Pasta Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hourly + Tronc

Career development

Extra holiday allowance

Staff discount

Gift vouchers

Discounts on retailers

20 hours minimum

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a talented Pasta Chef to join our culinary team. You will specialize in executing a variety of pasta dishes cooked to al dente perfection, drawing on a deep knowledge of pastas and cooking times.

Meticulous attention to seasoning and speed is essential in our fast-paced kitchen. Based in London, this on-site position offers a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week, competitive hourly pay with Tronc, and rewards such as staff discounts and career development

Qualifications

• Previous pasta chef experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for Italian cuisine.
• Attention to detail in seasoning and flavours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality pasta dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock the assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate with prep chefs to monitor inventory and daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Pasta cooking

Italian cuisine

Job description

Harry's:

Harry’s is where rustic charm meets culinary excellence amidst rich, dark wood accents and traditional Italian Hospitality. Our restaurants are a haven of Italian Flavors, with a special emphasis on pasta and pizza’s crafted with care and attention to detail.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and passionate Pasta Chef to join our culinary team. You will specialize executing a variety of delicious pasta dishes that are always cooked to ‘al dente’ perfection.

Your vast knowledge of different pastas and their cooking times will ensure that the customers receive perfect pasta every time.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Pasta chef in a professional kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for Italian cuisine.
• A meticulous attention to detail, balancing seasoning and flavours.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and knowledge of cooking a variety of different pastas.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Pasta Chef!

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.