CHIEF COOK

Singai Chettinad Restaurant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Singai Chettinad Restaurant in Singapore seeks an experienced cook to prepare authentic South Indian and North Indian dishes, including chettinad specialties, biryanis, naan, and tandoor items. You will follow recipes, work under pressure, and ensure timely dinner service with fresh food and strict hygiene.

Candidates should be able to stand long hours, coordinate with kitchen staff, and maintain quality presentation. Experience in high-volume Indian kitchens is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
• Proven experience working as a Cook.
• The ability to follow recipes.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare awesome south Indian food and north Indian for our customers.
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Must be willing to take break after lunch hours and present in the restarurant to prepare food freshly for the dinner

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Recipe following

Cook experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cook Job description Template

Cook Responsibilities:

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
• Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
• Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
• Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
• Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed.

Cook Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
• Proven experience working as a Cook.
• The ability to follow recipes.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication skills.

Job Description & Requirements

Prepare awesome south Indian food and north Indian for our customers.

Must be well experienced in cooking the following North Indian Food Items

• Naan
• Tandoor Chicken
• Tandoor Prawn
• Butter Chicken
• Chicen Tikka
• Paneer Tikka
• Daal Makhni
• Daal Tadka
• Samosa
• Pav Bhaji
• Hydrabadi Chicken Briyani
• Hydrabadi Mutton Briyani

Must be well experienced in cooking the following south Indian items

• Idli
• Dosa
• Pongal
• Vadai
• Poori Masal & Parotta
• Sambar
• Dalcha
• Chicken Curry
• Fish Curry
• Chicken Roast.
• Chettinadu Chicken
• Crab (Small and Big Size)
• Mutton Biriyani
• Chicken Biriyani
• Chettinad Dry Pepper Chicken
• Chettinad Nandu Varuval
• Thalapakkati Style Chicken Biryani
• Mutton Chukka Varuval
• Chicken Ghee Roast
• Boondhi Raita
• Fruit Custard
• Chicken fry
• Fish Fry

Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.

Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.

Check food and ingredients for freshness.

Work well under pressure and within the time limit.

Must be willing to take break after lunch hours and present in the restarurant to prepare food freshly for the dinner