Chef

PGS GOURMET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PGS Gourmet Pte. Ltd. is seeking a qualified Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality Chinese cuisine.

The role involves setting up the kitchen, sourcing ingredients, cooking meals on time, and supervising staff while maintaining strict health and safety standards. Culinary schooling is preferred, with a strong emphasis on presentation and recipe adaptation.

Qualifications

• 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 and ability to manage a team and tasks.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations and safety practices.

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.
• Modify recipes to meet customer needs (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen area able to cook local Chinese food.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Culinary techniques

Education

Culinary school preferred

Tools

Grillers

Pasta makers

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