Cook

Culina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive Leave Scheme

Group Medical & Hospitalization

Job summary

Culina is seeking a dynamic culinary professional to prepare and cook foods to high standards while maintaining cleanliness and food safety in Singapore.

You will ensure efficient service in all customer-facing areas, support menu development, and maintain stock and waste records in line with restaurant standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Culinary school certification or diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous/Head Chef.
• Assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, new styles of service and concepts.
• Ensure customers are given a prompt and efficient service with timely food preparation and delivery.
• Demonstrates and instructs cooks in food preparation and cooking skills.
• Compile all food orders for the section, ensuring food quality and cost are in line with the restaurant standards.
• Ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with the restaurant food standards.
• Execute and maintain standard recipes, cooking techniques and presentation to assure consistency.
• Enforce controls to minimize food and supply waste and pilferage.
• Ensure high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas.
• Ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the kitchen’s Hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Attend training sessions or courses when required.
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu planning

Food presentation

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Sanitation

Knife skills

Education

Culinary diploma

Job description

The COMO Group represents an integrated approach to living well, grounded in a celebration of diversity and a deep respect for authenticity. The Group’s businesses extend across hospitality (COMO Hotels and Resorts), fashion (Club21, Kids21, Dover Street Market Singapore), wellness (COMO Shambhala), organic living and specialty foods (COMO Dempsey, Culina and SuperNature) and philanthropy (COMO Foundation). Culina is a leading purveyor of specialist Epicurean foods and wines, a choice distributor to hotels, restaurants and cafes in Singapore. Culina runs a Bistro and Gourmet boutique, an Organic retail store SuperNature in Dempsey, as well as a chain of butcheries in Major Supermarkets island-wide.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic culinary professional responsible for preparing and cooking food to high standards, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining food safety protocols. The role is also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in all customer-facing areas of the restaurant before and during service.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and cooks menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
• Assists in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, new styles of service and concepts.
• Ensures that customers are given a prompt and efficient service with timely food preparation and delivery.
• Demonstrates and instructs cooks in food preparation and cooking skills.
• Compiles all food orders for the section, ensuring food quality and cost are in line with the restaurant standards.
• Ensures stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with the restaurant food standards.
• Executes and maintains standard recipes, cooking techniques and presentation to assure consistency.
• Enforces controls to minimize food and supply waste and pilferage.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Ensures that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the kitchen’s Hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures.
• To take responsibility for contributing towards own development and attend training sessions or courses when required.
• Supports safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year in similar capacity and experience.
• A culinary school certification or a diploma is a plus. Practical experience and basic education will also be considered.

Required Skills

• Trained in preparing a reasonable range of foods, including appetizers, soup and main course etc.
• Hands-on experience in garnishing, arranging, and serving food.
• Demonstrated ability to check freshness of food and ingredients prior to cooking.
• Substantial knowledge of food safety and handling procedures.
• Well-versed in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Able to work in a team environment and take direction and instructions.
• Good time management, no use of profanity language and violent behaviour.
• Good interpersonal skill with ability to interact with kitchen and restaurant staff.
• Good in customer service, focused and oriented.
• Self-motivated and organized.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range: $2,200~$2600

• Progressive Leave Scheme
• Group Medical & Hospitalization Insurance