Central Kitchen Chef: Menu Innovation & Quality Control

Foodtalks Caterer & Manufacturer; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodtalks Caterer & Manufacturer in Singapore is seeking a Chef for our Central Kitchen to lead daily production tasks, maintain quality and food safety, and collaborate with office and operations staff.

You will prepare dishes, monitor wastage, contribute to menu development, and work shifts including weekends as production demands.

A culinary qualification and experience in a central kitchen are preferred, with strong taste and presentation standards and good communication.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Prior experience as a Chef/Cook in a central kitchen, catering, or commercial kitchen setting.
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate a plus).
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, including standing for extended periods.
• Strong sense of taste, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Able to work shifts, including weekends/public holidays as required by production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking – carry out daily production tasks according to recipes and quality standards.
• Kitchen operations responsibility – manages assigned kitchen operations and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Resource planning support – support planning and monitoring of ingredient and goods usage as required.
• Food cost awareness – monitor ingredient usage and support efforts to minimize wastage.
• Quality control – check finished products for taste, consistency, hygiene, and food safety before dispatch.
• Menu contribution – support the planning and development of new and seasonal menu items.
• Collaboration – work with office and operations staff to discuss ideas and resolve operational matters.
• Other duties – perform any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Cuisine techniques

Food safety awareness

Quality presentation

Team communication

Education

Culinary qualification (WSQ/ITE) or equivalent

Job description

Foodtalks Caterer & Manufacturer in Singapore is seeking a Chef for our Central Kitchen to lead daily production tasks, maintain quality and food safety, and collaborate with office and operations staff.

You will prepare dishes, monitor wastage, contribute to menu development, and work shifts including weekends as production demands.

A culinary qualification and experience in a central kitchen are preferred, with strong taste and presentation standards and good communication.