Fresh Pasta Prep Cook – High-Volume, Upscale Dining

Vandelay Companies; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible schedule

Career growth

Dining discounts

Family meals

Job summary

Drake’s Hollywood is seeking a Pasta Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen in Scottsdale. The role focuses on fresh pasta production, doughs, fillings, and sauces, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.

Ideal candidates have hands-on pasta experience, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers a hands-on, energetic environment with growth opportunities and industry-leadingDining discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years of culinary experience working with fresh pasta in a high-volume kitchen.
• Pasta dough preparation, rolling, cutting, shaping, and storage techniques.
• Food handler certification as required by state and local agencies.
• Energetic, accountable, and team-oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound decisions, take ownership of tasks, and work independently while collaborating with leadership.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen leadership with daily tasks to ensure service readiness.
• Prepare and produce fresh pasta doughs, fillings, sauces per recipes.
• Operate and maintain pasta-making equipment safely.
• Portion, shape, cut, and store fresh pasta with consistent quality.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and follow safety protocols.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients using FIFO.
• Communicate shortages or equipment needs to culinary leadership.
• Assist in opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.

Skills

Pasta dough prep

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Team player

Tools

Pasta equipment

Job description

Drake’s Hollywood is seeking a Pasta Prep Cook to support our culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen in Scottsdale. The role focuses on fresh pasta production, doughs, fillings, and sauces, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.

Ideal candidates have hands-on pasta experience, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers a hands-on, energetic environment with growth opportunities and industry-leadingDining discounts.