Commis Chef at Plain Vanilla Bakery Singapore

Plain Vanilla Bakery; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,856 - 24,552; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Singapore is seeking an experienced kitchen support staff member. You will assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and work under the direction of chefs. Ideal candidates have 6 months to a year of kitchen experience, are familiar with food safety practices, and are flexible with rotating through different stations. A Diploma in Culinary Arts or a Food Hygiene Certificate is advantageous. This role offers opportunities in various locations including Tiong Bahru and Telok Ayer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months – 1 year of kitchen experience.
• Basic culinary techniques including food preparation.
• Understanding of HACCP basics and workstation cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Support prep tasks such as washing, chopping, and labelling.
• Assist under guidance with kitchen stations during service.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Culinary techniques

Teamwork

Food safety & hygiene

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Support prep tasks such as washing, chopping, portioning, and labelling.


• Assist with cold or hot station under guidance from store team.


• Help maintain a clean and organised kitchen during busy service hours.


• Step in to support staff meal prep, cleaning, and closing routines.


• Follow standard kitchen SOPs and adapt quickly to different store environments.


• Maintain professionalism, hygiene, and teamwork at all locations.


• Report shift highlights or issues to Area Manager after each deployment.


• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months – 1 year of kitchen experience. Experience in food prep and kitchen support is preferred.


• Basic culinary techniques – basic cooking methods, assisting mise en place, assisting in food preparation.


• Food Safety & Hygiene – understanding of HACCP basics, personal hygiene and workstation cleanliness, proper food storage and handling (FIFO) is advantageous.


• Completing tasks on time.


• Working efficiently under pressure; following instructions and keeping pace during service.


• Good attitude toward teamwork and cleanliness.


• Taking directions from CDP, Sous Chef, and Head Chef.


• Flexible and reliable; able to adapt quickly to different kitchen teams.


• Willingness to rotate across different stations: Tiong Bahru, Telok Ayer, Neil Road, East Coast.


• Diploma in Culinary Arts or Certificate in Commercial Cooking or Kitchen Management is advantageous.


• WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate.


• Working location: Tiong Bahru, Telok Ayer, Neil Road, East Coast.

Plain Vanilla Bakery it started out with a simple, earnest ambition to create and share some good old-fashioned cake with our local community; cake that was made with real wholesome ingredients, and was familiar and comforting. In a world of mass-produced confections, we wanted to go back to basics and bake like our mums and grandmothers used to – moist red velvet cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream, apple pound cake drizzled with caramel, decadent chocolate brownies, warm and fudgey on the inside. The kind of scents, flavours, and textures that make us nostalgic for days gone by.