Kitchen Assistant

YTM TOAPAYOH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YTM TOAPAYOH PTE. LTD. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in a busy F&B setting. The role covers opening and closing duties, deep-fryer and stove setup, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

You will assist with daily frying tasks, dessert prep per recipes, and provide front-of-house support during peak hours while maintaining high hygiene standards across all prep areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen assistance or F&B operations preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety standards.
• Willingness to learn and take on varied duties during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Open and close kitchen operations, including safely starting up and shutting down equipment.
• Prepare fried and other menu items according to recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Assist front-of-house during peak times with order packaging, taking orders, or cashiering as needed.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation through regular cleaning and waste management.

Skills

F&B operations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

• Kitchen Opening & Closing: Responsible for standard kitchen opening and closing procedures, including starting up and shutting down deep fryers, stoves, and kitchen equipment safely.




• Food Preparation & Frying: Handle daily frying duties (deep-frying/griddle cooking) and prepare signature desserts according to standardized recipes and visual presentation guidelines.




• Front-of-House Support: Provide seamless assistance to the front-of-house team during peak hours by helping with order packaging, taking orders, or handling cashiering duties as needed.




• Cleaning & Sanitation: Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety across the kitchen, frying stations, and food prep areas through regular cleaning, deep cleaning schedules, and proper waste management.

Requirements

• Prior experience in kitchen assistance, F&B operations, or deep-frying prep is preferred (enthusiastic candidates with a strong willingness to learn are welcome).




• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety standards, with good attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.




• Strong work ethic, honest, reliable, and comfortable working flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.




• Willingness to assist with overtime (OT) when operational needs arise.




• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and a helpful, adaptable attitude towards supporting front-of-house service.