Head Chef

PARADISE ELITE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering company in Singapore is looking for a dedicated kitchen assistant to support the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring food quality and consistency. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, a strong understanding of Western cuisine, and preferably hold a Food Hygiene Officer Certification. This role is key in maintaining the high standards expected in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen operations.
• Experience in canape setup and sit-down dinners.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Ensure quality control of food presentation.
• Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Western cuisine expertise

Event menu planning

Staff training and development

Education

Food Hygiene Officer Certification

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Chef and maintaining the entire kitchen operation & ensuring consistency in work performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining the entire kitchen operation, for internal operations and onsite events
• Assisting in the planning and development of event menus and recipes
• Supervising, training and developing staff and ensuring consistency in work performance
• Ensure quality control and presentation of the food
• Ensuring proper handling and storage of all food items in accordance with the Company standards and sanitation regulations
• Maintain a planned food cost

REQUIREMENTS

• Well-versed in western cuisine, canapes setup and experienced in sit-down dinner
• Preferably to have Food Hygiene Officer Certification
• At least 2 years of related experience