Senior Cook

V-AAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. You will thrive in a fast-paced setting, showcasing your culinary skills and multitasking abilities while collaborating with fellow team members. If you have a passion for cooking and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the culinary world.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Previous experience as a cook or relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to restaurant recipes and health standards.
• Set up, clean, and organize work stations for efficient service.
• Assist other cooks and team members while handling multiple orders.

Skills

Multitasking

Time Management

Teamwork

Cooking Methods

Food Safety Standards

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Grill

Oven

Fryer

Job description

Senior Cook Job description

The Senior cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.

The cook needs to play a multitasking role; he must be ready to wash vessels and clean the kitchen environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing deep fryer, utensils, and grill for shift
• Roti prate flour mixing
• Ready to cook Goring items (nasi, ikan pils, mee, kwithya, noodles)
• Preparation of South Indian & North Indian curries
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
• Dressing order for presentation
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies
• Monitoring other cooks and team members
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• Ready to work any shift
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
• Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders
• High school degree or equivalent
• Previous experience as a cook, or relevant work experience
• Legally able to work in establishments which serve alcohol
• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends
• Must pass a background check
• Able to read and write