CHIEF COOK

ALADDINS GEYLANG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Singapore seeks an experienced head cook to oversee kitchen operations. The role involves hiring and training staff, managing food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, culinary training, and at least 2 years of experience as a head cook, with strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary trends.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working as a head cook.
• Proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• Ability to cope in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, and training kitchen staff.
• Planning and supervising tasks for food preparation staff.
• Ensuring health and safety of the food team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary trends knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
• Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
• Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
• Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
• Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Training at a community college, technical school, culinary arts school, or 4-year college.
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a head cook.
• Knowledge of culinary trends.
• A proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• The ability to multitask and cope in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.