Chef (Lentor Health Nursing Home Hougang)

THE LENTOR RESIDENCE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing home service provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chef to join their team. You will be responsible for cooking meals, checking ingredient quality, and developing suitable recipes for elderly residents. The role requires a minimum of 1-2 years of experience and the ability to work six days a week, including weekends. This position is pivotal in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ablility to work 6 days per week, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good hygiene practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals for residents and staff.
• Check the quality of ingredients and food.
• Plan and develop recipes suitable for elderly.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen.
• Control cost by minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Handle kitchen equipment properly.

Skills

Cooking Chinese dishes

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Primary education

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chef for our upcoming nursing home in Hougang, scheduled to begin operations in early 2026. Initially, you will be required to start at our current branch in Macpherson by the end of 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook meals for residents and staff
• Check the quality of ingredients and food
• Plan and develop recipes suitable for elderly
• Replenish stock
• Assist to control cost by minimizing spoilage, waste and exercising portion control
• Handle kitchen equipment & utensils in a proper manner. Report malfunction of kitchen equipment
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety

Requirements

• Able to work 6 days per week, including weekend and Public Holiday, according to roster
• Minimum with Primary education
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience
• Able to cook Chinese dishes/cuisine
• Good communication and interpersonal skills