CHEF

PARANGIPETTAI RESTAURANT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PARANGIPETTAI RESTAURANT PTE. LTD. is seeking a hands-on kitchen leader to plan menus, prepare high-quality dishes, and oversee daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced Singapore restaurant.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in professional kitchens, and a commitment to food safety and sanitation. Candidates should be prepared to manage inventory, vendor relations, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on commercial kitchen experience.
• Professional kitchen experience, often progressing from commis or line cook.
• Valid food handler license or food safety certification (e.g., HACCP).
• Ability to stand long hours and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus that are appetizing, cost-effective, and diverse within budget.
• Prepare and plate dishes to meet high taste and presentation standards.
• Manage kitchen operations: order supplies, track inventory, and inspect equipment.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, including training and mentoring line cooks and prep cooks.
• Enforce health codes, food safety regulations, and maintain clean work spaces.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Staff leadership

Safety & sanitation

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Menu Planning: Create appetizing, cost-effective, and diverse dishes that fit the operating budget.
• Food Preparation: Cook and plate food to meet high taste and presentation standards.
• Kitchen Management: Order supplies, track inventory, and inspect equipment.
• Staff Leadership: Hire, train, and supervise kitchen workers like line cooks and prep cooks.
• Safety and Sanitation: Enforce health codes, food safety regulations, and clean work spaces. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: A culinary school degree or equivalent hands‑on commercial kitchen experience.
• Experience: Prior work history in a professional kitchen, often advancing from a commis or line cook role.
• Certifications: Valid food handler's license or food safety certification (like HACCP).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long hours and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]