Industrial Kitchen Cook

ACME EMPLOYMENT AGENCY PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service agency in Singapore seeks a skilled kitchen staff member to manage food preparation, ensure compliance with hygiene standards, and support daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be adept in large-volume cooking with a focus on teamwork and efficiency. Responsibilities include cooking, inventory control, and collaboration with kitchen staff to optimize productivity and adhere to all safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-volume cooking and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and portion food items according to recipes.
• Support daily production schedules and kitchen workflow.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards according to regulations.
• Assist in inventory control and stock management.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to optimize operations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Hygiene Standards

Team Collaboration

Tools

Combi Ovens

Steamers

Fryers

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare, cook, and portion food items according to standardised recipes, production sheets, and company SOPs.
• Handle large-volume cooking using industrial equipment such as combi ovens, steamers, tilting pans, kettles, mixers, and fryers.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portioning for all food items.
• Assist in recipe scaling for bulk production based on daily orders or production requirements.

2. Production & Workflow Management

• Support daily production schedules for meal batches, catering orders, and industrial food output.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of all production tasks.
• Assist in loading/unloading food trays, packing, sealing, or assembly-line tasks when required.
• Follow FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and product labelling systems.

3. Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness standards in accordance with SFA/NEA regulations, HACCP, or food safety SOPs.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and thawing of raw materials.
• Clean and sanitise workstations, tools, utensils, and equipment after each use.
• Follow all safety procedures when handling hot equipment, heavy trays, machinery, and chemicals.
• Report any faulty equipment, safety hazards, or issues immediately.

4. Inventory & Stock Control

• Assist in receiving deliveries, checking quality and quantity of raw materials.
• Track stock usage and highlight shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Conduct basic stock-taking for ingredients and packaging materials.
• Minimise food wastage through proper planning and handling.

5. Teamwork & Operational Support

• Collaborate with chefs, production staff, packers, and drivers to ensure efficient central kitchen operations.
• Support new product trials, menu development, or production improvements.
• Perform any other kitchen duties assigned by the Head Chef or Production Manager.