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Cucina Daniella

Full-Time Chef / Cook (Italian Cuisine & Artisanal Bakery)

Pay: $57,200/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Darien, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Chef oversees food preparation and directs other cooks and kitchen staff. Plans menus, develops recipes, orders ingredients and supplies. May supervise kitchen operations in a restaurant or work for a private household; may work for an executive office or a client that entertains regularly.

$51,002 / year median in Connecticut

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Full-Time Chef / Cook (Italian Cuisine & Artisanal Bakery) Cucina Daniella - 5.0 Darien, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Bakery experience Fermentation (food) Cost control Kitchen cost control Food & beverage production Italian cuisine Sauce making techniques Dough preparation Menu costing Restaurant cost management Full Job Description We are seeking a passionate, skilled Part/Full-Time chef/cook. You will drive our "new Italian cuisine" concept. This role blends traditional Italian flavors with modern culinary innovations. Traditional Italian bread making, artisan house made prepared foods. The ideal brings deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and ingredients, and experience in high-volume, premium food preparation.

Culinary Innovation & Production Menus:

Execute existing recipes as designed with consistency. Design innovative menus blending traditional Italian cuisine with contemporary food trends within brand.

Artisanal Baking:

Lead daily production of scratch-made Italian breads, including schiacciata, pizza, focaccia

Prepared Foods:

Execute grab-and-go prepared meals, fresh pastas, sauces, and seasonal sides.

Kitchen Operations Quality Control:

Ensure every dish meets strict standards for taste, presentation, and freshness. Execute recipes as written. Create new recipes on brand.

Inventory Control:

Manage ordering, stock rotation, ingredient sourcing, and food cost calculations.

Food Safety:

Maintain impeccable hygiene standards, ensuring full compliance with local health regulations.

Required Qualifications Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience, specifically focused on Italian cuisine.

Baking Skills:

Proven proficiency in scratch bread making, dough fermentation, and baking techniques.

Leadership:

Experience in very fast paced environment and menu cost controls.

Education:

Culinary arts degree or equivalent professional kitchen experience is highly preferred.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person