Chef (Lentor Health Nursing Home West Coast)

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

Job summary

A residential care home in Singapore is seeking a cook to prepare meals for residents and staff. The ideal candidate must have at least 1-2 years of experience and be able to cook Chinese dishes. You will be responsible for ensuring food quality, planning meals suitable for the elderly, and maintaining hygiene standards. This role requires working 6 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a cooking role.
• Able to work 6 days per week, including weekends and Public Holidays.

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 and waste.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to cook Chinese dishes/cuisine

Education

Minimum with Primary education

Job description

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