Commis Cook / Chef De Partie (UDON SHIN)

GAIA FRANCHISE CONCEPTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GAIA FRANCHISE CONCEPTS PTE. LTD. operates Udon Shin, a Japanese udon specialist that opened its first international outlet in Singapore. The Commis Cook / Chef De Partie will assist Head and Sous Chefs, support daily kitchen operations, and adapt to a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, meticulous preparation, and a willingness to learn as part of a dynamic kitchen team at our Singapore outlet.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment and ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Good personal hygiene and safety practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef, Sous Chef, and kitchen team to maintain efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare, arrange, and portion food items accurately following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, recipes, cooking methods, and presentation standards to ensure consistency.
• Monitor ingredient stock, kitchen equipment, inventory, and supplies to ensure availability for daily service.
• Store food properly in designated refrigerators and containers, following safe handling procedures.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout all kitchen areas.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure proper functioning and hygiene.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts and record food wastage for cost control.
• Collaborate with team to achieve high customer satisfaction through quality food preparation.
• Perform additional duties to support kitchen operations

Education

3+ years kitchen experience

Job description

About the Restaurant

Udon Shin is a Japanese udon specialist that started in Tokyo (in 2011). In November 2025, it opened its first international outlet – Singapore. The concept is all about craftsmanship and freshness: we follow a “Four Fresh” philosophy – Udon noodles are freshly kneaded, freshly cut, freshly boiled, and tempura is freshly fried. The kitchen is an open concept where diners can see their Udon being freshly made and cooked.

Job Summary

The primary role of the Commis Cook / Chef De Partie is to provide support to the Head and Sous Chef and any other persons or companies assigned, in a professional and timely manner. This individual will assist with daily kitchen operations and must be flexible in terms of job scope and work hours to meet the demands of our fast-paced and dynamic organization.

This individual possesses communication, people management, meticulous, service-oriented skill and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and kitchen team to maintain efficient daily kitchen operations


• Prepare, arrange, and portion food items accurately following standard recipes and presentation guidelines


• Maintain full knowledge of menu items, recipes, cooking methods, and presentation standards to ensure consistency


• Monitor ingredient stock, kitchen equipment, inventory, and supplies to ensure availability for daily service


• Store all food products properly in designated refrigerators and containers, following safe handling procedures


• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout all kitchen areas at all times


• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning and hygiene


• Assist with monthly inventory counts and accurately record food wastage to support cost control


• Collaborate closely with team members to achieve high customer satisfaction through quality food preparation


• Perform additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Certificate in Culinary Skills or equivalent qualification such as GCE 'N' level


• Basic food hygiene certification


• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and food preparation procedures


• Experience working in a kitchen environment, with 3+ years relevant experience considered for Chef De Partie role


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team


• Positive service attitude, coachable mindset, and willingness to learn


• High standard of personal hygiene


• Candidates with more than 3 years of relevant experience can be considered for the Chef De Partie position.