Part-Time Kitchen Assistant (Local Cuisine)

FULFILMENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays only schedule

Competitive hourly pay

Learning opportunities

Job summary

ViVi Café, operated by Fulfilment Solutions Pte Ltd, is a staff and training centre café in Singapore offering local Asian cuisine and practical cooking skill development opportunities. You will support daily food preparation and service by working closely with the cook and café team to prepare local dishes, maintain quality, and keep the kitchen clean and organised.

Regular weekday hours 7.30am to 1.30pm, salary range S$12.50-S$15.00 per hour, based on experience and cooking competency.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking food in a café, coffeeshop, restaurant, or commercial kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, manage preparation tasks, and use kitchen equipment safely.
• Food Safety Level 1 certification with refresher requirements met, or willing to complete training before handling food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, and marinating to meet recipe standards.
• Assist in cooking rice, noodles, vegetables, meat dishes, and other menu items following recipes and instructions.
• Complete all food preparation tasks on time for breakfast and lunch service.
• Portion and pack takeaway meals, bentos, and pre-orders accurately for customer orders.
• Receive, inspect, and store supplies correctly while rotating stock to minimise wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, preparation areas, and storage spaces to ensure hygiene.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures consistently.
• Communicate preparation needs, stock shortages, and operational issues promptly to the café supervisor.
• Collaborate with the cook and café team to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on additional cooking responsibilities as skills develop.

Skills

Cafe cooking experience

Recipe following

Food safety level 1

Education

Food Safety Level 1 certification

Job description

Company Overview

ViVi Café, operated by Fulfilment Solutions Pte Ltd, is a staff and training center café in Singapore offering local Asian cuisine and practical cooking skill development opportunities.

Job Summary

You will support daily food preparation and service by working closely with the cook and café team to prepare local dishes, maintain food quality, and keep the kitchen clean and organised, with opportunities to develop cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, and marinating to meet recipe standards
• Assist in cooking rice, noodles, vegetables, meat dishes, and other menu items following recipes and instructions
• Complete all food preparation tasks on time for breakfast and lunch service
• Portion and pack takeaway meals, bentos, and pre-orders accurately for customer orders
• Receive, inspect, and store supplies correctly while rotating stock to minimise wastage
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, preparation areas, and storage spaces to ensure hygiene
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures consistently
• Communicate preparation needs, stock shortages, and operational issues promptly to the café supervisor
• Collaborate effectively with the cook and café team to support smooth kitchen operations
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on additional cooking responsibilities as skills develop

Required competencies and certifications

• Practical experience preparing and cooking food in a café, coffeeshop, restaurant, or commercial kitchen
• Ability to follow recipes, manage preparation tasks, and use kitchen equipment safely
• Food Safety Course Level 1 certification with applicable refresher requirements met, or willingness to complete training before handling food

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Familiarity with local Asian dishes, including Malay cuisine, to support menu preparation and authenticity

Other Information

Benefits

• Regular weekday hours from 7.30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Salary range S$12.50-S$15.00 per hour, based on experience and cooking competency
• Opportunities to broaden practical cooking skills and progress towards more independent cooking responsibilities
• Guidance on recipes and kitchen procedures provided
• Weekends and public holidays off

Location ViVi Café, Boon Siew Building, 75 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229833

Candidates will be assessed fairly on relevant skills, suitability, and willingness to contribute.