CHIEF COOK

VELAN FOODS (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Singapore is seeking a Chief Cook to oversee kitchen operations, ensure quality and freshness of dishes, and train kitchen staff. Candidates should have a culinary degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role encompasses menu planning, staff management, and adherence to hygiene policies. This position requires flexible availability for onsite work during shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for staff coordination.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and freshness of dishes served.
• Train and manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Design menus and plan recipe presentations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Human resources management

Menu planning

Education

2+ years of culinary education

Job description

CHIEF COOK Responsibilities:

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Executive Chef Requirements:

• 2+ years of culinary education.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.