Cook (Food Services)

SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd is hiring a cook to assist in meal preparation for patients, guests and staff, following standard menus and dietary orders. You will handle ingredient prep, portioning, and plating while observing hygiene guidelines and religious practices.

You should be able to read simple English, work two rotating shifts, and bring prior cooking experience across Halal, Chinese, Indian, or Western cuisines. Weekend and public holiday availability required.

Qualifications

• Completed PSLE and able to read and understand simple English.
• Preferably with cooking experience in Halal, Chinese, Indian or Western cuisine.
• Able to perform 2 rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Read menus and plating slips to ensure meals match the menu.
• Receive, check quality and quantity of raw ingredients.
• Prepare meals according to recipes and dietary orders; maintain hygiene and religious practices.
• Wash, cut and prepare ingredients; assemble for sauces, meats, stocks, garnishes.
• Transfer cooked food to serving area and identify plating slips.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Menu reading & portioning

Food preparation

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

PSLE certifica​te

Job description

Job Description

The cook will assist in the preparation of meals in accordance with the menus for patients, guests and employees. Your duties will include, but is not limited to the following:

• Reading of menus and plating slips to ensure meals are prepared and served according to the menu.
• Receive raw food items from stores, check for quality and quantity.
• Prepare meals according to standardised recipe, ration scales and special diet orders. Ensure compliance with statutory hygiene guidelines and religious practices.
• Wash, cut and prepare ingredients for sauces, meats, stocks, garnishes etc.
• Preparation for food service - transferring of cooked food to serving area, identify plating slips, read and apportion food accordingly.
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Completed PSLE and able to read and understand simple English
• Preferably with relevant cooking experience in Halal, Chinese, Indian or Western food
• Able to perform 2 rotating shifts (6.30am - 2.30pm; 10.30am - 6.30pm), including weekends and public holidays