CHEF

GOLDEN CAFE FOODS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN CAFE FOODS PTE. LTD. invites an experienced kitchen professional to join our fast-paced food court in Singapore as a Senior Cook / Kitchen Lead.

You will assist the Head Chef, supervise staff, and ensure zi char and live seafood dishes meet our quality and presentation standards. You must have at least five years in Zichar or live seafood, strong wok skills, and a proven track record in busy environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in Zichar and/or Live Seafood cuisine.
• Experience with Chinese cuisine and wok operations.
• Strong cooking skills and high quality standards.
• Proven track record in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook Zi Char and Live Seafood dishes per standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, taste, and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain smooth workflow during peak hours.
• Monitor food preparation, stock control, and wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times.
• Coordinate with service staff for efficient food delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in menu planning, costing, and new dish development when required.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of seafood and ingredients.
• Support manpower planning and kitchen coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Wok operations

Chinese cuisine

Teamwork & communication

Food safety

Stock control

Cooking skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in the daily operations of the kitchen
• Prepare and cook Zi Char and Live Seafood dishes according to company standards
• Ensure consistency, quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain smooth kitchen workflow during peak hours
• Monitor food preparation, stock control, and wastage management
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards at all times
• Coordinate with service staff to ensure efficient food delivery and customer satisfaction
• Assist in menu planning, costing, and new dish development when required
• Ensure proper handling and storage of seafood and ingredients
• Support manpower planning and kitchen coordination

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in Zichar and/or Live Seafood cuisine

Strong cooking skills with good knowledge of Chinese cuisine and wok operations

Good employment and performance track record in previous roles

Able to work in a fast-paced food court environment

Able to work on weekends and Public Holidays

Good teamwork, communication, and leadership skills

Possess basic IT knowledge for simple reporting and communication purposes

Physically fit and able to work in a hot kitchen environment

Possess a valid Food Hygiene Certificate