Central Kitchen Lead: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking a Lead - Central Kitchen Operations to oversee meal preparation, ensuring nutrition standards and regulatory compliance for residents in a healthcare setting.

You will manage kitchen staff, coordinate with Dietitians and Nursing teams, and drive continuous improvements in productivity and service quality. This role requires strong leadership and cost-control capabilities to minimise wastage while maintaining high food quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee meal preparation in accordance with approved menus, dietary requirements, and nutrition standards for residents.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and relevant healthcare and regulatory requirements.
• Manage kitchen manpower, including scheduling, training, performance management, and staff development.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control, and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with Dietitians, Nursing teams, and Operations to accommodate special diets and changing resident needs.
• Manage procurement, inventory, and cost control to minimise food wastage while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and service quality.
• Prepare operational reports, budgets, and performance metrics for management review

Job description

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking a Lead - Central Kitchen Operations to oversee meal preparation, ensuring nutrition standards and regulatory compliance for residents in a healthcare setting.

You will manage kitchen staff, coordinate with Dietitians and Nursing teams, and drive continuous improvements in productivity and service quality. This role requires strong leadership and cost-control capabilities to minimise wastage while maintaining high food quality.