CHEF

JC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Recruitment in Singapore is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to support the Executive Chef in daily operations, ensuring quality and consistency of dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef to develop menus, manage kitchen sections, supervise staff, and uphold food hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires punctuality, resilience, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• No formal certification required.
• Experience with kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Be punctual and disciplined.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create menus aligned with policy and vision.
• Prepare and present dishes to standard and specification.
• Lead and coordinate all kitchen sections and staff.
• Manage kitchen in absence of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure daily activities run efficiently while multitasking.
• Maintain kitchen discipline and order during shifts.
• Assist in training and developing junior chefs and trainees.
• Uphold food hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for replenishment.
• Minimize food wastage and control costs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and take pride in duties.
• Adhere to staff conduct and company policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Punctuality

Health & Safety

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Chef / Head Chef in managing and administering all facets of the kitchen’s operation.
• Work closely with Executive Chef / Head Chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurant’s policy and vision.
• Preparation and cooking of restaurant dishes with required standards, specifications and presentation as designated by Management and ensure consistent preparation and production of food.
• Run, manage and coordinate all sections of Kitchen and the kitchen staff.
• Responsible for managing the kitchen in the absence of Executive Chef / Head Chef.
• Ensure that day-to-day kitchen activities are performed with efficiency while displaying the strong ability to multi task.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours.
• Actively participate in the kitchen training, including on the job training and support junior chefs and trainees in their development.
• Maintain all standards for food hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
• Ensure sufficient stocks in storage and order for replenishment.
• Minimize food wastage.
• Perform other job related tasks as and when assigned.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude with a passion and take pride in the role and responsibility.
• Comply at all times with the Staff Code of Conduct.
• Comply with the provisions of your contract and any of our Company Policies and set an example for more junior members of staff.
• Seek to ensure at all times that all visitors or guests on our sites have the best experience possible.

Job Requirements:

• No min cert required
• Experience with kitchen equipment
• Understand basic food hygiene practices and health and safety
• Able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Be punctual and well disciplined
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays