cook

ZAIKA SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ZAIKA SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a senior cook to lead a busy kitchen.

You will plan menus, supervise food preparation staff, and ensure dishes are fresh and well presented. You must stay current with culinary trends, maintain health and safety standards, manage inventory and supplier relations, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication under pressure. Experience as head cook with a track record of creating unique dishes is preferred, and you should thrive in a

Qualifications

• Head cook with at least 2 years' experience.
• Knowledge of culinary trends.
• Proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise kitchen tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Plan food menus and ensure that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keep abreast of culinary trends and incorporate them into the menu.
• Develop recipes and determine how best to present dishes.
• Order food and supplies and maintain inventory.
• Deal with suppliers and verify equipment deliveries at quoted prices.
• Check equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Creativity

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

senior Cook Job Responsibilities:

• Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
• Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
• Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
• Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
• Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.

senior Cook Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience working as a head cook.
• Knowledge of culinary trends.
• A proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• The ability to multitask and cope in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.