Kitchen Assistant

TWENTY8 CONCEPTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Staff meals provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Meating Place is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and helping with mise en place. This role offers on‑the‑job training and a friendly team environment.

You will learn basic cooking prep, food safety, and collaboration skills while contributing to daily service in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Basic knife handling skills and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, and prepare vegetables, meat, and ingredients.
• Prepare mise en place before service to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist cooks by assembling simple dishes during service.
• Clean counters, tools, and equipment after each shift.
• Store and check stock freshness to prevent spoilage.
• Follow food safety and hygiene rules to maintain a safe kitchen.
• Support the kitchen team with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Basic knife skills

English communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Join Meating Place as a Kitchen Assistant to prepare ingredients, support the kitchen team, and maintain cleanliness while developing your culinary skills in a friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, and prepare vegetables, meat, and other ingredients to support kitchen operations
• Prepare ingredients before service (mise en place) to ensure smooth kitchen workflow
• Assemble simple dishes following established recipes to assist cooks during service
• Clean kitchen counters, tools, and equipment after every shift to maintain hygiene standards
• Store food correctly and inspect stock freshness to prevent spoilage and ensure quality
• Follow food safety and hygiene rules to maintain a safe kitchen environment
• Assist cooks and kitchen team with additional kitchen duties as needed to support daily operations

Required competencies and certifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate to comply with food safety regulations

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Basic knife cutting skills including cutting, chopping, and slicing to prepare ingredients efficiently
• Ability to communicate in basic spoken English to coordinate with team members
• Willingness to learn and consistently give best effort during shifts
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays to meet operational needs

Other Information

Benefits

• On-the-job training to develop culinary skills
• Staff meals provided
• Career progression opportunities to Commis Cook or Demi Chef de Partie

Salary commensurate with experience.

Candidates looking for a permanent Part-Time position welcome to apply as well.