Chef

ARUSUVAI RESTAURANT & CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUSUVAI RESTAURANT & CATERING PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Chef to lead food preparation across South Indian and North Indian menus. You will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dishes, hygiene, and timely delivery of meals.

The ideal candidate has proven chef experience, deep knowledge of authentic Indian recipes and spices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment while maintaining teamwork and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Must have strong knowledge and practical experience in both South Indian and North Indian cuisine.
• Able to prepare a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes.
• Knowledge of Indian spices, ingredients, cooking methods, and traditional recipes.
• Experience in preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes is required.
• Physically fit and willing to perform heavy work , including lifting and carrying food supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Willing to work on weekends and public holidays when required.
• Able to work long hours in a busy, hot, and physically demanding kitchen environment.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Responsible, reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Must maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of South Indian and North Indian dishes.
• Prepare vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes according to the menu.
• Handle daily food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion size, and presentation.
• Prepare ingredients such as vegetables, meat, seafood, spices, sauces, and other cooking items.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and preparation procedures.
• Ensure all food is cooked and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and cooking areas.
• Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Monitor ingredients and inform the supervisor when stock needs to be replenished.
• Minimize food wastage and use ingredients efficiently.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist other kitchen staff when required.
• Perform other cooking and kitchen-related duties as assigned.

Skills

South Indian cuisine

North Indian cuisine

Cooking

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Chef with strong knowledge of both South Indian and North Indian cuisine . The Chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality food, assisting with daily kitchen operations, and ensuring that all food is prepared according to the required taste, quality, hygiene, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of South Indian and North Indian dishes .
• Prepare vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes according to the menu.
• Handle daily food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion size, and presentation.
• Prepare ingredients such as vegetables, meat, seafood, spices, sauces, and other cooking items.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and preparation procedures.
• Ensure all food is cooked and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and cooking areas.
• Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Monitor ingredients and inform the supervisor when stock needs to be replenished.
• Minimize food wastage and use ingredients efficiently.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist other kitchen staff when required.
• Perform other cooking and kitchen-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Must have strong knowledge and practical experience in both South Indian and North Indian cuisine.
• Able to prepare a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes.
• Knowledge of Indian spices, ingredients, cooking methods, and traditional recipes.
• Experience in preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes is required.
• Physically fit and willing to perform heavy work , including lifting and carrying food supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Willing to work on weekends and public holidays when required.
• Able to work long hours in a busy, hot, and physically demanding kitchen environment.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Responsible, reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Must maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.