Chef

ARAJ FOODS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ARAJ FOODS PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus, and develop new dishes while ensuring recipes and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise kitchen staff, maintain food safety and hygiene, control costs, mentor junior team members, and coordinate meal preparation with timely service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Culinary and food preparation skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Menu planning and creativity.
• Time management and organization.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Plan menus and develop new dishes based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of kitchen staff, including assistant cooks and kitchen helpers.
• Ensure all food is prepared in compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Inspect deliveries to ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients.
• Control food costs, portion sizes, and minimize food wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, equipment, and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Coordinate food preparation to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Handle customer feedback related to food quality and implement improvements where necessary.
• Manage kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and report any maintenance issues.
• Maintain records of inventory, food costs, and kitchen operations when required.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Communication

Job description

Chef Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Plan menus and develop new dishes based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of kitchen staff, including assistant cooks and kitchen helpers.
• Ensure all food is prepared in compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Inspect deliveries to ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients.
• Control food costs, portion sizes, and minimize food wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, equipment, and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Coordinate food preparation to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Handle customer feedback related to food quality and implement improvements where necessary.
• Manage kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and report any maintenance issues.
• Maintain records of inventory, food costs, and kitchen operations when required.

Key Skills

• Culinary and food preparation skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Menu planning and creativity.
• Time management and organization.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.