Chief Cook

ALI'S PRATA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ALI'S PRATA PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Chief Cook to lead the kitchen, develop the menu, and oversee daily operations, including budgeting and supply orders.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience in professional kitchens, and the ability to train staff and ensure food safety. You will coordinate with front-of-house to meet customer needs and stay updated on culinary trends, while managing timelines under pressure to deliver quality dishes.

Qualifications

• Extensive training in food preparation, kitchen management, and food safety and sanitation.
• Several years of experience in professional kitchen environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the restaurant's menu while considering preferences and ingredient availability.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including scheduling staff, placing orders, and budgeting.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring food-safety adherence.
• Coordinate with front-of-house and management to ensure smooth kitchen service.
• Stay current with culinary trends by attending classes, workshops, and researching recipes and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Budget management

Staff training

Food safety

Communication

Education

Extensive training in food preparation and kitchen management

Job description

The chief cook creates and implements menus, manages the kitchen budget, and orders supplies. And also train and supervise the kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers.

Chief Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• The chief cook is responsible for creating and implementing the restaurant's menu. They must consider customers' preferences and dietary restrictions, as well as the availability of ingredients.
• The chief cook is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen, including scheduling staff, ordering supplies, and managing the kitchen budget.
• The chief cook is responsible for training and supervising the kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers. They must ensure that all staff members are properly trained and adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• coordinating with other departments, such as front-of-house staff and management, for ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and that customer needs are met.
• The chief cook is expected to stay current with trends and new techniques in the culinary industry. This can be done by attending culinary classes, and workshops, and researching new recipes and equipment.

Chief Cook Job Requirements

• Chief cooks must have extensive training in all aspects of food preparation, including cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food safety and sanitation.
• Many aspiring chief cooks start as a line or apprentice chefs and work their way up the kitchen hierarchy.
• Most chief cooks have several years of experience working in a professional kitchen. They must have experience working in different kitchen positions and have a proven track record of success as a chef.
• Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines are also important for a chief cook.