Chief Chef cum manager

HOLIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary company in Singapore is seeking a skilled Cook specializing in Bangladeshi cuisine. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the timely and safe preparation of food, managing kitchen staff, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess strong culinary skills, ability to operate large cooking equipment, and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role demands effective multitasking in a fast-paced environment and the capacity to work long hours in a hot kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must have strong culinary skills specifically for Bangladeshi cuisine.
• At least 3 years of experience running a Bangladeshi food business.
• Basic Hygiene Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe production of cooked foods in compliance with regulations.
• Manage kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness of cooking areas.
• Participate in cooking and kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills in Bangladeshi food

Operation of large cooking equipment

Ability to lift heavy bags (up to 40kg)

Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Long hours availability

Education

Diploma Qualification in F&B or 8+ years experience

Job description

Jobscope:

1. Ensure timely and safe production of cooked foods, adhering to regulatory requirements (FSA, WSHA, etc).

2. Able to knead Prata, Naan and Chappathi dough.

3. Able to prepare and cook Bangladeshi Cuisine.

4. Able to prepare meats, cutting slicing and de-veining meats.

5. Able to cook in small and large quantities without compromising on taste and quality. Work with large kitchen equipment and mixers.

6. Demonstrate safe handling of foods adhering to regulatory requirements including, preparation, marination, packing and sealing, and freezing techniques.

7. Physically fit to carry heavy loading up to 40kg.

8. Able to meet production requirements and make ingredients requests based on production output.

9. Manage cooks in the kitchen, assign kitchen helpers with dishing out and cleaning crew with dishwashing duties. Actively participate in duties when staff on leave as an all-rounder.

10. Ensure cleanliness of cooking area, processing area, and finished goods area abiding by regulatory requirements.

11. Conduct day closing and opening, washing of cooking utensils, equipment, cleaning, and sanitization of premises.

12. Record temperature gauge for chillers and freezers daily.

13. Maintain recipe standards and timely dishing out of menu items in a fast-paced environment and able to cover stations from other cooks/preparers in their absence.

14. Able to read and dish out foods based on platform orders, bulk and regular orders.

15. Always ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment.

16. Ensure kitchen KPIs are met.

17. Reports to Operations Manager.

18. Able to work independently

Skills Required/ Soft Skills:

• Possess strong culinary skills in dishing out Bangladeshi food products.
• Able to operate large capacity cooking equipment, woks and stove.
• Able to work long hours as operations commence from 6am to 10pm and different shifts.
• Multiskilled to handle multiple products at one time and handle staff movements and stations.
• Able to lift heavy bags (up to 40kg)

Educational Qualification:

Diploma Qualification, preferably in F&B or more than 8 years’ experience.

Years of Experience:

At least 3 years running Bangladeshi Food Business

Key Selection Criteria:

• Strong Culinary Skills in preparing Bangladeshi Cuisine
• Ability to work on different shifts and manage staff
• Able to work long hours and lift heavy stuff (up to 40kg)

Working Condition:

• Long hours due to long operational hours
• Physically able to stand long hours
• Hot Kitchen environment

Specific Training Requirements:

Basic Hygiene Cert is a must, if not we will send for training.