Junior Sous Chef

TAJIMAYA YAKINIKU PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

TAJIMAYA YAKINIKU PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and high sanitation standards.

You will prepare hot and cold dishes, assist in menu planning, train staff, and manage food costs while delivering in a fast-paced environment. WSQ certifications and 4–5 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of related kitchen experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Cert (WSQ) required.
• Preferably with Food Hygiene Audit Cert (WSQ).

Responsibilities

• Oversees the entire kitchen operation.
• Prepares hot and cold dishes according to specifications.
• Assists in planning and developing menus and recipes.
• Supervises, trains, and develops staff to ensure consistent performance.
• Ensures quality control and presentation of dishes.
• Maintains proper food storage and sanitation per standards.
• Maintains planned food cost.
• Assists with cleaning duties.
• Supports Sous Chef.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Team training

Quality control

Sanitation compliance

Education

WSQ Food Hygiene Cert

WSQ Food Hygiene Audit Cert (preferred)

Job description

This position is responsible for delivering quality food and maintaining kitchen standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining the entire kitchen operation
• Preparing hot and cold dishes and executing requests based on required specifications
• Assisting in the planning and development of 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
• Assist in cleaning duties
• Assisting Sous Chef

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably with Food Hygiene Audit Cert (WSQ)
• Basic Food Hygiene Cert (WSQ)
• 4-5 years of related experience