Chef

The Lentor Residence Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lentor Residence Pte Ltd in Hougang, Singapore, is seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen at Lentor Health Nursing Home. You will ensure safe, halal meals meeting residents’ nutritional needs and IDDSI standards.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, handle inventory, and uphold food safety, SOPs, and regulatory requirements within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in institutional catering or large-scale food service; healthcare experience is an advantage.
• Certified as Food Safety and Hygiene Officer (FHO) and/or experience supervising kitchen staff or leading a shift is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with nutritional requirements and IDDSI standards.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including preparation, cooking and plating.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure meals meet recipes, dietary requirements and SOPs.
• Support continuous improvement to ensure quality and operational efficiency.
• Conduct on-the-job training and staff performance reviews.
• Order food supplies and manage inventory.
• Control food costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure documentation of temperatures and cleaning records.
• Oversee kitchen upkeep, pest control, and equipment servicing.
• Plan staff rosters and cover for emergencies.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Kitchen operations

Team leadership

Roster planning

Inventory management

Education

Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene

Job description

About the Role

At Lentor Health Nursing Home (Hougang), we believe that every senior deserves to live with dignity, purpose, and joy.

We are looking for Chefs who are responsible and is accountable for kitchen daily operations in nursing home and ensures the consistent delivery of safeand quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs whilecomplying withall regulatory and halal requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Work closely with the operations team, dietitians, speech therapists, and nursing leaders to ensure meals are prepared in accordance with nutritional requirements and IDDSI standards

2. Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including meal preparation, cooking, and plating

3. Supervise and lead kitchen staff to ensure all meals are prepared and presented in accordance with standard recipes, special dietary requirements, and SOPs

4. Support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality and operational efficiency

5. Conduct regular on-the-job training and coaching sessions, and perform staff performance reviews

6. Order food supplies and manage inventory

7. Manage food costs and minimise food wastage

8. Ensure proper documentation of hot holding, chiller, and freezer temperatures, as well as regular cleaning records

9. Oversee the general upkeep of the kitchen, including pest control, kitchen utensils, and equipment servicing and repairs

10. Plan kitchen staff rosters and provide coverage for staff replacements during exigencies

11. Perform any other duties as assigned to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Qualifications, Education and Skills

• Minimum Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene

• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in institutional catering or large-scale food service; healthcare experience is an advantage

• Certified as Food Safety and Hygiene Officer (FHO) and/or experience supervising kitchen staff or leading a shift is preferred

Physical Requirements

Demonstrates robust physical endurance paired with complete operational focus and a steady composure