Cook

EtonHouse International Education Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EtonHouse International Education Group in Singapore invites applications for a Kitchen Cook at our preschool sites. You will prepare a well-balanced, nutritious menu for morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snacks, and maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities include planning rotating menus, managing stock and budgeting, ensuring proper food storage, labeling with expiry dates, and cooperating with the Chef and Kitchen Team.

Qualifications

• Professional certificate or NITEC in F&B services or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience, preferably in preschool/childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu considering dietary and cultural requirements of children.
• Ensure food is hygienically stored and storage areas kept clean.
• Order stock aligned with requirements; manage accounts and budget.
• Maintain correct stock levels, rotate stock, label items with expiry dates.
• Uphold high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety; daily cleaning of equipment.
• Wash crockery and utensils using dishwasher where appropriate.
• Maintain correct freezer and fridge temperatures.
• Follow Food and Nutrition Guidelines in food preparation and serving.
• Ensure waste materials are removed to designated waste store.
• Report catering-related accidents to the chef and complete documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hygiene and safety

Independent worker

Education

Professional Certificate/NITEC - Food & Beverage Services Management or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Chef of the assigned pre-school and working closely with the Kitchen Team, this position will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and to be responsible for the preparation and cooking of a well-balanced and nutritious children’s menu for morning snacks, lunch and afternoon snack.

Job Role & Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a balanced rotating menu taking into account dietary and cultural requirements of children.
• Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean.
• Ordering stock in line with requirements, keeping accounts and budget control.
• Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stock is clearly labeled to include expiry dates.
• Ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times in the kitchen through daily cleaning and monitoring of kitchen equipments
• Ensure all crockery and utensils are washed using the dishwasher as appropriate.
• Maintaining freezers and refrigerators at correct temperature.
• Adhere to the Food and Nutrition Guidelines during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food.
• Ensuring the effective and regular removal of waste materials to be designated waste store.
• Ensure all catering related accidents are reported immediately to the chef and all appropriate documentation is completed

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate/NITEC, Food & Beverage Services Management or equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years of relevant cooking experience, preferably in pre-school or childcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team