Cafe Cook

KEMURI CAFE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemuri Coffee Co. is seeking a reliable Café Cook to support the preparation and service of our café menu in a clean, efficient, and consistent manner. The role focuses on simple, well-executed café dishes and maintaining a well-run kitchen in a busy setting.

You will prepare café-style items, manage mise en place, follow recipes, and ensure hygiene and safety standards. Weekend rosters apply; experience in F&B preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a café/restaurant/bakery or similar F&B environment preferred.
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills required.
• Able to work independently in a small kitchen and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook café food items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Carry out mise en place and daily food prep.
• Prepare items such as sandwiches, toasties, waffles and other café dishes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Monitor ingredient levels and rotate stock using FIFO practices.
• Assist with development and testing of new café menu items.

Skills

Basic cooking

Food hygiene

Organisation

Recipe following

Education

Food Safety Course Level 1

Job description

Kemuri Coffee Co. is a specialty café located in Tanjong Pagar. We are looking for a Cafe Cook to support the preparation and service of our food menu in a clean, efficient and consistent manner.

The role involves preparing café-style food items, maintaining kitchen standards, managing ingredients and supporting the daily operations of the café.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook café food items according to Kemuri Coffee Co.'s recipes and presentation standards
• Prepare ingredients and carry out daily mise en place
• Prepare items such as sandwiches, toasties, waffles and other café dishes
• Ensure food is prepared consistently in terms of quality, portion and presentation
• Manage food orders during service and ensure timely preparation
• Monitor ingredient levels and inform management when replenishment is required
• Receive, store and rotate ingredients using FIFO practices
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Ensure proper food storage, temperature control and hygiene practices
• Follow SFA food safety and hygiene requirements
• Minimise food wastage and assist with portion and inventory control
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas after use
• Assist with the development and testing of new café menu items when required
• Support other café operational duties during quieter periods when necessary

Requirements

• Previous experience in a café, restaurant, bakery or similar F&B environment is preferred
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills
• Able to work independently in a small kitchen environment
• Able to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality
• Good understanding of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene
• Organised, responsible and able to work efficiently during busy periods
• Able to work weekends and public holidays according to roster
• Food Safety Course Level 1 certification preferred; training can be arranged where applicable

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, clean, organised and consistent. Kemuri operates a relatively focused café menu, so this role is less about complicated restaurant cooking and more about executing simple food exceptionally well and maintaining a well-run kitchen.