Chef

HUAT WOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 3,000 - 4,800; Full time

Job summary

HUAT WOK PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chef or Cook to lead daily kitchen operations and prepare authentic local Chinese dishes.

You will manage line cooks, ensure timely service, monitor stock, and uphold hygiene standards while adapting recipes to customer requests.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience, leadership, time management, and knowledge of sanitation regulations; culinary school is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment and culinary techniques.
• Leadership skills and ability to multitask while staying calm.
• Excellent time management and familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Culinary school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with utensils and equipment.
• Study recipes and gather ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Monitor stock and place orders.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, able to cook local Chinese food.

Skills

Leading kitchen staff

Time management

Calm under pressure

Cooking techniques

Sanitation knowledge

Education

Culinary school

Tools

Grills

Pasta makers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform wait staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area able to cook local Chinese food

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers) Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Culinary school preferred