Culinary Graduate Trainee

WAGEWORTH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by Chef-Owner

Structured culinary development

Hands-on training

Job summary

DJDH Ramen Restaurant, a unit under WAGEWORTH PTE. LTD., is seeking a genuine fresh graduate from culinary school for an entry-level kitchen trainee position.

You will receive direct, hands-on training from the Chef-Owner and progress through a structured culinary development programme in a fast-paced kitchen. The role emphasises cleanliness, food safety, discipline, and learning the fundamentals of broth, tare, aroma oil, toppings and ramen assembly.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate from a recognised culinary school or culinary programme.
• Culinary certificate, Nitec, Higher Nitec, diploma or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Strictly zero years of post-graduation or full-time commercial kitchen experience.
• WSQ FSC Level 1 certification or higher required before starting food-handling duties.
• Willing to begin with foundational cleaning, sanitation, preparation and kitchen-discipline training.

Responsibilities

• Receive direct culinary training and mentorship from the Chef-Owner.
• Follow DJDH Ramen’s structured culinary development programme.
• Maintain exceptional personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and food-safety standards.
• Practice strict "clean as you go" discipline throughout every shift.
• Perform opening, closing and scheduled deep-cleaning duties.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, workstations, utensils and storage areas.
• Follow proper food receiving, storage, labelling, dating and temperature-control procedures.
• Apply FIFO/FEFO stock-rotation practices.
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow allergen-control procedures.
• Complete food-safety, temperature, cleaning and preparation records accurately.
• Assist with basic mise en place and ingredient preparation.
• Progressively learn broth, tare, aroma oil, toppings and ramen preparation.
• Learn correct noodle timing, portioning, assembly and plating.
• Follow standard recipes and presentation requirements consistently.
• Assist with stock-taking, inventory control and food-wastage reduction.
• Support all kitchen operations as part of a small and closely coordinated team.
• Perform other reasonable kitchen duties assigned by the Chef-Owner

Skills

Fresh graduate

Willing to learn

Team player

Education

Culinary certificate or diploma

WSQ FSC Level 1

Job description

DJDH Ramen Restaurant is a subsidiary ofWAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. under the WAGEWORTH Group of Companies. The successfulcandidate will be employed by WAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. and assigned to DJDH RamenRestaurant.

ABOUT THE POSITION

DJDH Ramen is seeking a genuine freshgraduate from culinary school with zero full-time commercial kitchenexperience.

This entry-level position is intentionallydesigned for someone beginning their culinary career from the ground up. Thesuccessful candidate will receive direct, hands-on training and daily guidancefrom our Chef-Owner.

Our objective is to develop strongprofessional habits from Day 1, with exceptional kitchen cleanliness, foodsafety, discipline, consistency and respect for ingredients forming thefoundation of all culinary training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive direct culinary training and mentorship from the Chef-Owner
• Follow DJDH Ramen’s structured culinary development programme
• Maintain exceptional personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and food-safety standards
• Practise strict "clean as you go" discipline throughout every shift
• Perform opening, closing and scheduled deep-cleaning duties
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, workstations, utensils and storage areas
• Follow proper food receiving, storage, labelling, dating and temperature-control procedures
• Apply FIFO/FEFO stock-rotation practices
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow allergen-control procedures
• Complete food-safety, temperature, cleaning and preparation records accurately
• Assist with basic mise en place and ingredient preparation
• Progressively learn broth, tare, aroma oil, toppings and ramen preparation
• Learn correct noodle timing, portioning, assembly and plating
• Follow standard recipes and presentation requirements consistently
• Assist with stock-taking, inventory control and food-wastage reduction
• Support all kitchen operations as part of a small and closely coordinated team
• Perform other reasonable kitchen duties assigned by the Chef-Owner

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Fresh graduate from a recognised culinary school or culinary programme
• Culinary certificate, Nitec, Higher Nitec, diploma or equivalent culinary qualification
• Strictly zero years of post-graduation or full-time commercial kitchen experience
• School-required internships or industrial attachments are acceptable
• This vacancy is specifically intended for a fresh graduate; applicants with prior full-time employment as a chef or cook will not be considered
• Must already possess a valid WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1 certification or higher
• Must provide proof of certification before commencing food-handling duties
• Willing to begin with foundational cleaning, sanitation, preparation and kitchen-discipline training
• Coachable, disciplined, humble and willing to follow instructions closely
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, food safety and consistent work standards
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and perform duties requiring prolonged standing
• Able to work according to the restaurant roster, including weekends and public holidays

TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The selected candidate will be personallytrained by the Chef-Owner in a smaller-kitchen environment, allowing for closesupervision, immediate feedback and accelerated practical development.

Indicative progression:

• 0-1 month: Culinary Graduate Trainee
• 1-3 months: Junior Commis Chef
• 3-6 months: Commis Chef
• 6-12 months: Senior Commis / Station Chef
• 12-18 months: Demi Sous Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
• 18-24 months: Junior Sous Chef
• 24-36 months: Sous Chef / Kitchen Operations Lead

Progression is not automatic and may beaccelerated or extended according to competency, attitude, reliability,cleanliness, food-safety performance and operational readiness.

OUR KITCHEN PRINCIPLE

At DJDH Ramen, seniority never placesanyone above cleaning. Every kitchen team member, including the Chef-Owner,shares responsibility for maintaining an exceptionally clean, safe andprofessionally managed kitchen.

DJDH Ramen Restaurant is a subsidiary ofWAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. under the WAGEWORTH Group of Companies. The successfulcandidate will be employed by WAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. and assigned to DJDH RamenRestaurant.