Head Cook

Saffrons Restaurant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant in Singapore is seeking a skilled Head Cook to prepare delectable South and North Indian dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ideal candidate should have proven experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. Knowledge of Indian spices and adherence to hygiene standards are essential. This role also involves the management of kitchen staff interactions and punctuality in shift attendance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as head cook.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all South Indian / North Indian dishes.
• Ensure dishes are tasty, delicious, and hygienic.
• Maintain good interpersonal relations with kitchen staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Knowledge of Indian spices

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• The Head Cook is expected to prepare all South Indian / North Indian dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
• Preparations should be tasty, delicious, and hygienic.
• Able to work as a team member to maximize the output.
• Follow the instructions of the Restaurant manager meticulously.
• Able to extract work from the people. Ad hoc work under a team.
• Knowledge of Indian Spice items.
• Willing to undergo training and follows the instruction meticulously as conveyed in training.
• All preparations should be hygienic without much wastage.
• Should maintain good interpersonal relations with other workers in the kitchen.
• Maintain the most discipline and obey the instructions of the Management.
• Able to attend the work punctually.
• Willing to work on shifts / staggering.

Requirements

• Proven experience as head cook.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Very good communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.