Kitchen Assistant (Full-time or Part-time)

WHUCHU | Korean Dining Restaurant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales incentive (Monthly variable)

Annual bonus (1 month salary)

Medical coverage

Group discount

Training & career growth

Overseas cross-training

Job summary

INITIA Group invites applications for the Commis / Kitchen Assistant role in our Singapore kitchens. You will assist with ingredient prep, basic cooking, dishwashing, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards across our Korean restaurant concepts.

This junior/trainee position offers hands-on learning in a fast-paced, high-turnover casual dining environment. We value teamwork, flexibility to work shifts including weekends/public holidays, and a proactive approach to food safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in culinary qualification or professional kitchen training preferred.
• Minimum 0-1 years’ relevant experience in a Kitchen Assistant role.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, based on business needs.
• Experience with Korean/Asian cuisine is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ingredient preparation including washing, peeling, cutting, measuring, portioning, marinating.
• Perform basic cooking and food preparation tasks per recipes.
• Prepare mise en place and replenish ingredients for daily operations.
• Assist chefs with dishes, sauces, stocks, and other menu items.
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients and report concerns.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Culinary diploma/degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Commis / Kitchen Assistant

Job Level: Junior / Trainee

Department: F&B Department

Location: Singapore

Full-time Rate: $2,000 to $2,500/month

Full-time work arrangement: 5 days a week | 54 working hours per week | 2 day off

Part-time Rate: $13 to $18/hour

Part-time work arrangement: Minimum 3 days/week, 20 hours/week minimum, up to 35 hours/week

Overall Job Objectives:

The Commis / Kitchen Assistant supports daily kitchen operations through ingredient preparation, basic cooking, food handling, dishwashing, and kitchen cleaning. The role helps ensure that food is prepared efficiently and consistently while maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards across the Group’s Korean restaurant concepts.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, measuring, portioning, and marinating food items as instructed.

• Perform basic cooking and food preparation tasks according to established recipes and instructions from the kitchen team.

• Prepare mise en place and replenish ingredients to support daily kitchen operations and service.

• Assist chefs with preparing dishes, sauces, stocks, side dishes, and other menu items as required.

• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients and report any concerns to the supervisor.

• Store, label, date-mark, and rotate ingredients and prepared food according to established procedures.

• Assist with receiving, organizing, and replenishing kitchen supplies and ingredients.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, utensils, equipment, storage areas, and food preparation surfaces.

• Perform dishwashing and cleaning duties, including washing cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

• Dispose of waste properly and maintain clean floors, drains, and designated kitchen areas in accordance with hygiene procedures.

• Follow applicable Singapore food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

• Use kitchen equipment safely and follow instructions when handling knives, hot surfaces, and other kitchen tools.

• Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties, including preparation, cleaning, replenishment, and equipment checks.

• Work closely with chefs and other kitchen team members to ensure smooth and timely food preparation.

• Support stock checks, portion control, and food waste reduction.

• Follow company SOPs and perform other related kitchen duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• A diploma or degree in culinary qualification or professional kitchen training is preferred.

• Minimum 0-1 years’ relevant experience in a Kitchen Assistant role

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Experience working with Korean or Asian cuisine is an advantage.

• Experience in casual dining or restaurants with high customer turnover is beneficial.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, based on business needs.

Key Deliverables:

• Properly prepared and replenished ingredients for daily kitchen operations.

• Timely support for food preparation and service.

• Clean and organised kitchen workstations, utensils, and equipment.

• Proper storage, labelling, and rotation of ingredients.

• Effective support for chefs and kitchen team members.

• Proper handling of kitchen waste and minimisation of food wastage.

• Compliance with food safety, hygiene, workplace safety, and company SOPs.

Benefits of the role:

• Monthly variable sales incentive

• Annual completion bonus of 1 month salary (For Full-time if applicable)

• Medical coverage (For Full-time if applicable)

• Group discount (Dining & Salon)

• Training & Career Growth

• Opportunity to cross-train at overseas outlets

ABOUT US:

INITIA GROUP is a leading lifestyle, beauty, wellness, and F&B group in Singapore and Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now also in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-growing company that continuously introduces innovative and on-trend concepts. As we continue to expand across Singapore and Malaysia, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.

If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

INITIA Group is committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and provide equal employment opportunities based on skills, experience, and job requirements.

You may visit our website to learn more about us: INITIA Group website