Kitchen Prep & Service Aide — Training to Commis Chef

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

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.