Prep Chef/Kitchen Assistant

PALATE SENSATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary school in Singapore is seeking a passionate Prep Chef/Kitchen Assistant to support a lively kitchen environment. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, overseeing kitchen operations, and assisting chefs in class. Ideal candidates have experience in a professional kitchen, strong organizational skills, and a love for food. The position offers competitive pay, a 5-day workweek, and benefits like medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pay

20 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Parental leave, sick leave, and medical leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen (restaurant, café, or canteen).
• Ability to read recipes and prep ingredients with precision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bonus points for a love of French culinary techniques.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen running by ensuring all ingredients and tools are prepped.
• Oversee kitchen operations and manage inventory.
• Support chef instructors by prepping for hands-on classes.
• Prepare delicious staff lunches.
• Assist chefs in conducting classes.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Recipe reading and ingredient prep

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of French culinary techniques

Job description

Prep Chef / Kitchen Assistant

Are you ready to chop, dice, and sauté your way into an exciting new role? We’re on the lookout for a Prep Chef/Kitchen Assistant who’s as passionate about food as they are about teamwork. If you dream of being at the heart of a lively, creative kitchen while honing your culinary skills, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Mise En Place Maestro: Keep the kitchen running like clockwork by ensuring all ingredients and tools are prepped and ready for classes. You’ll be the secret ingredient behind a seamless culinary experience!
• Studio Superstar: Oversee the studio kitchen operations—from managing inventory and liaising with suppliers to ensuring the kitchen sparkles with cleanliness and organization.
• Chef’s Right Hand: Support our chef instructors by prepping everything they need to teach engaging, hands-on classes.
• Team Lunch Hero: Keep our team fueled with delicious staff lunches that showcase your skills.
• Chef Teaching Assistant: Help the chefs in conducting their classes.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who’s got the chops (pun intended!). You should have:

• Experience in a professional kitchen (restaurant, café, or canteen).
• The ability to read recipes and prep ingredients with precision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bonus points for a love of French culinary techniques and an eye for detail.

The Perfect Fit

You’re ambitious, creative, and curious about all things food. We need someone who is:

• Fun, with a great sense of humor.
• Passionate and driven to continuously learn and perfect their craft.
• Confident in their abilities—never settling for second best.
• Quick on their feet and ready to adapt when things change.
• A true team player who thrives in working with others.

What’s in It for You

• A 5-day workweek (Monday to Friday; 44 hours) although there may be occasions where you may have to work weekends.
• Competitive pay based on your skills and experience.
• 20 days annual leave, plus all the regulatory perks like parental leave, sick leave, and medical leave.
• Medical insurance to keep you healthy and happy.

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just another kitchen job. It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that celebrates creativity, skill, and a shared love of incredible food. Whether you’re looking to grow as a chef or explore a path into teaching, this role will help you sharpen your skills and level up your career.

When Can the Fun Begin?

We’re ready when you are! The position is available immediately.

If you’ve got what it takes to bring energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting new culinary adventure!

About Palate Sensations Culinary School

Trusted by professional chefs and hobbyists since 2005, we are a Singapore-based training centre that delivers exceptional hands on western and asian cooking and baking classes across a broad spectrum of cuisines and sweet treats. Our courses focus on teaching classic techniques as well as the latest trends.We take great pride in providing a fun and supportive environment for broadening your culinary horizons so whether you are a food enthusiast following your passion or a culinary professional hoping to further or upgrade your skills, we have a course that fulfills your needs. All courses are taught by professional chefs and our open concept studio.

Our mission statement

We don't just teach participants how to follow recipes and make dishes, we teach them culinary techniques and principles so that they can bridge the gap between a home gourmand and a professional chef.

We don't just teach participants how to follow recipes and make dishes, we teach them culinary techniques and principles so that they can bridge the gap between a home gourmand and a professional chef.