Chief Cook

TASTY FOOD PALACE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service company in Singapore seeks a skilled kitchen professional responsible for food preparation, cooking, and kitchen management. Responsibilities include constructing menus, ensuring quality standards, and overseeing food safety procedures. Candidates should have expertise in BBQ and Chinese cooking techniques, with a keen eye for detail. The role demands flexibility, as it requires working rotating shifts including weekends. Join a dynamic team focused on culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proficient with BBQ and Chinese specialty equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Able to work in a Chinese kitchen environment.
• Comfortable to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures.
• Construct menus ensuring variety and quality of servings.
• Attend to kitchen-related duties such as stock-checking and inventory.
• Ensure food is stored and prepared in a safe and hygienic manner.
• Create tasting menus for clients interested in catering.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

BBQ and Chinese specialty equipment proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of sanitation principles

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and to expected standards
• Attend to kitchen-related duties stock‑checking and inventory and ordering
• Ensure food is stored, prepared and presented in a safe and hygiene manner
• Practice and ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen
• Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events from their kitchen
• Working effectively with kitchen team and complying with company procedures and food safety policies
• Developing a cross‑marketing strategy in order to increase profit, such as pairing drinks with the food served
• Overseeing food levels and restocking items on time
• Supervised the preparation of food production schedules, preparation
• Able to fill in any area of kitchen at any time
• Uphold high standards of food quality to ensure customer satisfaction
• Keeping utensils and equipment clean and sanitary
• Removing trash and clearing storage bins
• Maintains production books, recipe development, food production procedure guidelines and general
• Monitored all aspects of food handling, storage, preparation, assembly, packing, and quality control
• Hands‑on execution, able to meet deadline and work under pressure
• Independent and team player
• Independent & able to work under minimum supervision
• Work well under pressure and have no qualms assuming additional responsibilities

Requirements

• Kitchen equipment knowledge
• Proficient with BBQ and Chinese specialty equipment
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced, production environment
• In‑depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition
• Able to work in a Chinese environment kitchen
• Comfortable to work rotate shift, weekends and PH
• Keen attention to detail
• Supervising and training staff members when needed