Lead Senior Cook: Elevate Menus & Mentor Kitchen Team

NKS GOURMET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NKS GOURMET PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled kitchen cook to join our restaurant team in Singapore. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards, ensuring quality and timely service while maintaining consistency.

The role requires supervising junior kitchen staff, ensuring food safety, and supporting daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in food preparation and cooking within a restaurant environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare a variety of dishes while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience in supervising or guiding kitchen staff is an advantage.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Responsible, reliable, and committed to maintaining high food quality standards.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards.
• Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation activities.
• Supervise and guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and stock rotation of food ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Hygiene & sanitation

Supervising kitchen staff

Time management

Job description

NKS GOURMET PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled kitchen cook to join our restaurant team in Singapore. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards, ensuring quality and timely service while maintaining consistency.

The role requires supervising junior kitchen staff, ensuring food safety, and supporting daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong organizational and teamwork skills.