Assistant Cook

Cook / Commis Chef – 416 Pastaa Cafe

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 1–3 years preferred

About 416

416 Pasta Bar is a modern pasta and café concept focused on fresh, handmade pasta, from-scratch sauces, quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking techniques.

We are looking for passionate and hardworking cooks to join our opening kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh pasta in-house, including mixing, rolling, cutting and shaping different pasta varieties.

• Prepare sauces, stocks, broths, marinades, dressings and other components from scratch.

• Execute pasta dishes consistently according to 416 recipes and standards.

• Handle and cook different proteins including chicken, seafood and other meats used on the menu.

• Understand different cooking methods including grilling, roasting, pan-searing, braising, frying and slow cooking.

• Maintain proper mise en place and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for service.

• Follow recipes, portioning and plating standards accurately.

• Maintain proper food storage, labelling and FIFO practices.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.

• Minimize food wastage and use ingredients responsibly.

• Work efficiently during busy service while maintaining consistency and quality.

• Coordinate closely with the kitchen team and communicate shortages or issues immediately.

• Assist with opening, closing and daily kitchen cleaning.

• Be willing to learn new techniques, recipes and cooking methods from senior chefs.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of professional kitchen experience preferred.

• Strong basic cooking and knife skills.

• Good understanding of pasta and Italian-style cooking is an advantage.

• Experience with fresh pasta is highly preferred.

• Comfortable working with sauces, stocks and preparations from scratch.

• Understanding of different cooking methods and protein handling.

• Good sense of seasoning and flavour.

• Strong hygiene and food-safety practices.

• Fast, organized and comfortable working under pressure.

• Punctual, reliable and disciplined.

• Willing to learn and take feedback from senior chefs.

• Team player with a positive attitude.

• Takes pride in cleanliness, consistency and quality.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Fresh pasta production experience.

• Italian restaurant experience.

• Experience making pasta sauces and stocks from scratch.

• Strong seafood and meat-handling skills.

• Experience with high-volume restaurant kitchens.

• Experience with restaurant openings.

• Interest in learning modern cooking techniques and developing new dishes.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join the opening kitchen team at 416 Pasta Bar.

• Hands-on experience with fresh pasta production and from-scratch cooking.

• Opportunity to learn different cooking techniques and cuisines.

• Training and development with senior chefs.

• Opportunity to grow with the restaurant.

• Professional and collaborative kitchen environment.

• It is a Full Time Cook / Chef job for candidates with 1 - 6+ years Experience.