Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pizza & Pasta Chef to lead kitchen preparation and service while delivering consistently high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate brings strong cooking skills, a commitment to food safety, and the leadership ability to support an efficient, cooperative restaurant team.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook pizzas, pasta dishes, sauces, and other menu items to established recipes and quality standards.
- Oversee food preparation and coordinate kitchen workflow during service.
- Maintain safe food handling practices, sanitation standards, and an organized kitchen.
- Monitor ingredient freshness and stock levels; communicate supply needs to management.
- Guide and support kitchen staff, helping train team members and maintain consistent performance.
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely, attentive food service and a positive guest experience.
- Contribute to menu execution and suggest practical improvements to preparation and service.




- daily maintenance of cleanliness of kitchen and working area.

Requirements

- Proven experience as a pizza and pasta chef or in a comparable professional kitchen role.
- Strong cooking, food preparation, and food handling skills, with knowledge of food safety practices.
- Kitchen experience in a restaurant or the broader food industry; food service experience is essential.
- Demonstrated leadership, team management, and supervising experience.
- Restaurant management experience is an asset.
- Hospitality experience is preferred; serving or bartending experience is a plus.
- Reliable, organized, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Experience:
- pizza & pasta making: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 EXPERIENCED PIZZA & PASTA CHEF (Toronto)
🏢 Rustica Kitchen and Bar
📍 Toronto