Chef

M.AMIYA CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Singapore is seeking a skilled Chef specializing in Bangladeshi cuisine. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience, managing kitchen operations, budgeting, and ensuring food safety. Responsibilities include cooking for large volumes daily, training staff, and maintaining cleanliness. The role requires knowledge of Bangladeshi culinary traditions and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on cooking experience in a Bangladeshi Kitchen.
• Must be able to cook for at least 3000 to 3500 pax daily.
• Knowledge of properties and usage of herbs and spices in Bangladeshi cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare different varieties of Bangladeshi dishes.
• Manage operations, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Creation

Budget Management

Food Safety Compliance

Team Training

Education

Diploma/Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

• To cook and prepare different varieties Bangladeshi dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
• Manage operations, budgeting, food and labour costing, forecasting, stock control, resource planning, staffing, inventory and waste management.
• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, training, and participating in the food preparation and daily kitchen culinary activities and required standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that the standards are met.
• Prepare culinary dishes and meals as per orders and ensure that it is ready at the right time for packing.
• Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business.
• Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food cost on an ongoing basis.
• Actively participate in the kitchen training, including on the job training and support junior staffs and trainees in their development.
• Oversee the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of the kitchen and undertake steps necessary to maintain the highest possible standards in this area.
• Ensure compliance to regulatory of food safety, quality, health and hygiene standards at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 4-5 years of hands‑on cooking experience in a Bangladeshi Kitchen
• Preferably with experience in Bangladeshi Restaurant/Catering industry and handling in high volume service operations
• Must be able to cook for at least 3000 to 3500 pax daily.
• Highly skilled in cooking techniques and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both Indian cuisines and Bangladeshi food culture and techniques.
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary (off days on an off‑peak period).
• Must be able to do overtime whenever required.
• Hands‑on experience with various types of kitchen equipment (e.g. Big Hot pot and food punching machine etc).
• Knowledgeable about properties and usage of herbs and spices in food preparation and cooking Bangladeshi dishes in a traditional way.
• Must have knowledge to control storage room temperatures for frozen/fresh meat products, vegetables etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and complete tasks responsibly and multi‑tasking is required.
• Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures.