Kitchen Assistant

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

CPF contributions and annual leave as

Medical leave

Training in Indian cuisine

Job summary

Tandoor Lounge is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Singapore to support our chefs with daily food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and stock handling. No formal chef training required—we train you on our recipes and methods; reliability, neat work and pace are valued in a busy service.

You will wash and prep ingredients, assist with plating and packing takeaway orders, and help maintain a hygienic kitchen in line with safety standards. Prior restaurant experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Legally able to work in Singapore (Singaporean/PR)
• Physically fit to stand long hours and lift up to 20kg in a hot kitchen
• Willing to work weekends, public holidays and split shifts
• Basic spoken English or Tamil/Hindi; able to follow instructions and work in a team
• Clean, punctual and dependable
• Previous experience in a restaurant/hotel/canteen or catering kitchen (nice to have)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (WSQ Level 1) (nice to have)
• Familiarity with Indian ingredients and cooking methods (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut and portion vegetables, meat and seafood to chef's spec
• Prepare basic items such as marinades, masala pastes, rice, raita, chutneys and salads
• Weigh and portion ingredients for biryanis, curries and tandoor items
• Assist with plating and packing takeaway and delivery orders
• Set up workstations before service and clear them after
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (tandoor, grinders, mixers, rice cookers, fryers, chillers)
• Keep kitchen, storage areas and equipment clean and hygienic
• Wash dishes, pots and utensils and manage kitchen waste and recycling
• Receive deliveries, check quantities and quality against orders
• Follow SFA food safety and hygiene requirements

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1

Job description

About the role

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs with food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and day-to-day stock handling. You don't need to be a trained chef — we'll train you on our recipes and methods. What matters is that you're reliable, work clean, and can keep pace during a busy service.

Key responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut and portion vegetables, meat and seafood to the chef's specifications

• Prepare basic items such as marinades, masala pastes, rice, raita, chutneys and salads under supervision

• Weigh and portion ingredients for biryanis, curries and tandoor items

• Assist with plating and packing takeaway and delivery orders accurately

• Set up workstations before service and clear them down after

• Operate and clean kitchen equipment — tandoor, grinders, mixers, rice cookers, fryers and chillers

• Keep the kitchen, storage areas and equipment clean and hygienic throughout the shift

• Wash dishes, pots and utensils, and manage kitchen waste and recycling

• Receive deliveries, check quantities and quality against orders, and store items correctly

• Follow SFA food safety and hygiene requirements at all times

About you

• Legally able to work in Singapore (Singaporean, Permanent Resident)

• Physically fit — able to stand for long periods, lift up to 20kg and work in a hot kitchen

• Willing to work weekends, public holidays and split shifts on a roster

• Basic spoken English or Tamil/Hindi; able to follow instructions and work in a team

• Clean, punctual and dependable

• Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, canteen or catering kitchen (nice to have)

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1) (nice to have)

• Familiarity with Indian ingredients and cooking methods (nice to have)

Benefits

• Staff meals provided on every shift

• CPF contributions and annual leave as per MOM guidelines

• Medical leave and coverage as per Employment Act

• Training in Indian cuisine, with a clear path to Commis Chef for the right person

About us

Tandoor Lounge is a North and South Indian restaurant at The Punggol Settlement, known for our dum biryanis, tandoor grills and curries. We cook fresh daily for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, and we run a busy kitchen especially over weekends.