Production Chef

FIRETH FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRETH FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore is seeking a Production Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared strictly to SOPs with consistent quality. The role emphasizes on-time production, precise portioning, and strict hygiene, with a strong palate for flavor balance and post-reheat quality.

Ideal candidates have WSQ Food Safety Level 1 and experience in high-volume environments, demonstrating reliability and readiness to work under production targets.

Qualifications

• WSQ Food Safety Level 1 certification is required.
• Experience in high-volume or production-style cooking preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs precisely.
• Highly punctual and reliable.
• Comfortable with repetitive, structured workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals strictly according to SOPs and standardized recipes.
• Maintain consistent quality across all meals.
• Meet hourly production targets.
• Ensure meals are properly portioned, packed, labeled, and stored.
• Follow strict food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Keep workstation clean, organized, and optimized for speed.
• Taste sauces and dishes; make small adjustments to balance flavors.
• Provide practical feedback on new recipes tested weekly.

Skills

Follow SOPs

Punctual and reliable

Fast-paced production

Flavor balancing

Team player

Education

WSQ Food Safety Level 1

Job description

Production Chef

About Us

We are a fast-growing frozen ready meal company delivering healthy, nutritionist-approved meals using pure ingredients and eco-friendly packaging—without artificial additives or excessive salt.

Our focus is building a high-efficiency, systems-driven kitchen that produces consistently high-quality meals that taste great even after reheating.

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable and disciplined Production Chef who takes pride in following SOPs, being on time, and executing consistently at speed — while also having a good palate to ensure food tastes balanced and delicious.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals strictly according to SOPs and standardized recipes
• Maintain consistent quality across all meals (no variation)
• Meet hourly production targets efficiently
• Ensure meals are properly portioned, packed, labeled, and stored
• Follow strict food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Keep workstation clean, organized, and optimized for speed

Taste & Quality Responsibilities:

• Taste sauces and dishes during production
• Make small, controlled adjustments (salt, acidity, sweetness, moisture)
• Ensure meals taste flavorful and balanced even after reheating from frozen
• Provide practical feedback on new recipes tested weekly

Requirements

• WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 (required)
• Experience in high-volume or production-style cooking preferred
• Strong ability to follow SOPs precisely
• Highly punctual and reliable
• Able to work fast and consistently under production targets
• Good understanding of basic flavor balance (salt, fat, acid, sweetness, umami)
• Comfortable with repetitive, structured workflows
• Responsible, disciplined, and team-oriented

Who This Role Is For

Someone who prefers clear systems and structure
Someone who takes pride in being dependable and consistent
Someone who enjoys efficiency and getting things right every time
Someone who can taste and make small adjustments to improve dishes

Compensation & Growth

• $20/hour + performance based incentives
• Increasing hours as production scales
• Opportunity to grow into a Kitchen Operations / Production Lead role