Assistant Cook

HONG LE CUISINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Le Cuisine Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a hands-on kitchen leader to oversee menu planning, costing, and quality standards. You will design recipes, craft seasonal menus, and estimate ingredient costs while maintaining consistent taste and presentation across dishes.

You will manage staff, train apprentices, and ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with health codes. This role requires strong leadership, operational efficiency, and a passion for high-quality culinary execution.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning & Costing: Design recipes, create seasonal menus, and estimate ingredient and food costs.
• Food Preparation & Quality: Oversee cooking, plate presentation, taste consistency, and food standards.
• Staff Leadership & Training: Hire, schedule, mentor, and supervise kitchen workers, cooks, and apprentices.
• Inventory & Procurement: Order supplies, track stock levels, and minimize food waste.
• Safety & Sanitation: Enforce local health codes, hygiene practices, and kitchen safety rules.

Job description

Job scope

• Menu Planning & Costing: Design recipes, create seasonal menus, and estimate ingredient and food costs.
• Food Preparation & Quality: Oversee cooking, plate presentation, taste consistency, and food standards.
• Staff Leadership & Training: Hire, schedule, mentor, and supervise kitchen workers, cooks, and apprentices.
• Inventory & Procurement: Order supplies, track stock levels, and minimize food waste.
• Safety & Sanitation: Enforce local health codes, hygiene practices, and kitchen safety rules.