Restaurant Cook

LEDODO GLOBAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fine-dining Teppanyaki restaurant in Singapore is looking for kitchen support staff. This role involves assisting chefs in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring efficient ingredient setup during service. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in Teppanyaki and Japanese cuisine and be willing to learn in a high-pressure environment. A physically fit individual who can withstand long hours in a busy kitchen is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong interest in Teppanyaki, Japanese cuisine, or fine-dining concepts.
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure service setting.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long hours near hot cooking equipment.
• Good personal hygiene and professional grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teppanyaki chefs in daily food preparation.
• Support the Teppanyaki grill station with ingredient setup.
• Prepare basic items such as sauces and garnishes.
• Ensure prompt ingredient preparation during service.
• Maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas.
• Assist with ingredient storage and stock rotation.
• Support receiving and checking deliveries for quality.
• Follow food safety and workplace safety regulations.
• Carry out opening and closing duties, including mise en place.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Chef.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist Teppanyaki chefs in daily food preparation, including washing, cutting, marinating, and portioning ingredients according to omakase standards
• Support the Teppanyaki grill station with ingredient setup, plating support, and service preparation
• Prepare basic items such as sauces, stocks, vegetables, proteins, and garnishes
• Ensure ingredients are prepared and replenished promptly during service
• Maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas, grills, tools, and equipment
• Assist with proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation of ingredients (FIFO)
• Support receiving and checking of deliveries for quality and freshness
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety regulations
• Carry out opening and closing duties, including mise en place and kitchen clean-down
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager

Requirements

• Prior kitchen experience is an advantage but not mandatory
• Strong interest in Teppanyaki, Japanese cuisine, or fine-dining concepts
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure service setting
• Physically fit and able to stand for long hours near hot cooking equipment
• Good personal hygiene and professional grooming standards