Commis Cook 1-2 (Hotel / Resort)

MANDAI RESORTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle service from MRT stations

Daily meals provided

Medical benefits provided

Attractive bonus incentives

Job summary

Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore invites applications for Commis Cooks 1 or 2. The role supports the Executive Chef with ingredient prep, portioning and cooking according to recipes, while ensuring HACCP and food safety standards are followed.

Ideal candidates hold a hospitality-related qualification and have 1–2 years in hospitality or F&B, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Shuttle service, daily meals, medical benefits, and bonus incentives are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in hospitality or food & beverage.
• Fresh graduates welcome to apply.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in ingredient preparation, portioning and storage.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Wash and prep fruits and vegetables as needed.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Serve food in proper portions with appropriate garnish.
• Ensure proper food storage, hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Monitor temperature of appliances and foods; report issues to Chef.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines and food safety policies.
• Support busy periods and communicate needs to ensure smooth service.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Hospitality-related qualification

Job description

The Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is nestled within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore’s nature and wildlife destination that is home to renowned zoological parks – Bird Paradise, Night Safari, River Wonders, Singapore Zoo, and Rainforest Wild ASIA.

We are seeking passionate culinary professionals to join our team as our Commis Cooks 1 or 2.

As part of the team, the incumbents will help embed and strengthen our brand’s service & quality standards and establish the relevant protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent will assist the Executive Chef in preparation of ingredients for cooking, including portioning of food ingredients, chopping, and storing food before service.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes set by the Executive Chef using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes
• Serve food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrees) in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish for service to guests
• Ensure food storage and cooking areas are clean after each shift/service
• Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines
• Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests
• Ensure the quality of the food items delivered by suppliers and notify reporting supervisor if a product does not meet specifications
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to reporting supervisor.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety policies within the kitchen areas.
• Ability to work under demanding and strenuous situations
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that food wastage is controlled.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef

Job Requirements

• Professional qualification in a related field or capacity.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience, preferably in the hospitality or food & beverage industry.
• Fresh grad are welcome to apply.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a team in a fast paced environment.

• Shuttle service from MRT stations (Springleaf, Choa Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, Khatib)
• Daily meals provided
• Medical benefits provided
• Attractive bonus incentives

(We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)