Chief Cook

AL ZOUQ FOODS & CATERER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local catering company in Singapore is seeking an experienced cook to prepare delicious meals and maintain high standards of cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, possess thorough knowledge of food preparation methods, and demonstrate strong abilities in teamwork and kitchen management. Responsibilities include checking food freshness, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and inspiring kitchen staff. This role requires someone who can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food and beverage service and food preparation.
• Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
• Good knowledge of sanitation standards and health codes.
• Minimum 6 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and utensils.
• Assist in daily purchasing and receiving of goods.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene practices

Time management

Team leadership

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

• Preparing awesome meals for our customers.
• Weighing, measuring, mixing, and prepping ingredients according to recipes.
• Steaming, grilling, broiling, baking, or frying meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Checking food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arranging and garnishing dishes.
• Working well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Ensuring that the kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Monitor the food par level after each meal period.
  Ensure areas of responsibility are clean, tidy and organized.
  Assist in monthly inventory counts and record food wastages.
  Ensure proper hygiene practices are followed at all times and ensure proper storage methods are followed.
• Assist in daily purchasing and receiving of goods.
• Helping lead and inspire our kitchen staff with the restaurant manager.

Requirements

• Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions.
• Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 6 years experience