Senior / Cook

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to assist in food preparation and ensure safety and hygiene in food services. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry and possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. This role requires strong teamwork and independent work capabilities. Shift hours available are from 5am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Food & Beverage.
• Equipped with Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food temperature for safety.
• Assist in ingredient preparation and cleanliness.
• Ensure proper food storage and sanitation.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Primary school education

NTC 2/3 (Food Service)

Diploma in Culinary Skills

Job description

Take care for the respective kitchen sections in the absence of their Chef De Partie.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and ensure the temperature of food prepared are within safe limits
• Take care for the preparation of ingredients, washing of vegetables, cleaning, cutting and assisting the Chef, etc
• Check on personal hygiene, cleanliness of uniforms, sanitation of workstations and work tools
• Clean up the refrigerator, setting up the workstation for the day, and helping kitchen cleaners with general hygiene and sanitation
• Be aware of the dangers of contaminated food and the need for proper checking and first-in-first out of the mise-en-place in the refrigerators
• Check all equipment belonging to each station to ensure that all are in good working condition, and report to their supervisor for any problems to be solved, to escalate the necessary work/repair orders to Facilities Management Department
• Ensure proper storage in first-in-first-out system and adequate temperature for all products in the fridge and no item is to be placed on the floor at any point of time
• Know all hospital facilities and services offered, hours of operation and all other information indicated in the Food Services product and services handbook
• Assist in collection of food supplies from the general storeroom and ensure proper documentation of stock requisitions, to report to supervisor should any problems arise
• Maintain the cleanliness of the trolleys used for transporting food and cleanliness of the workstations at all times, and sanitise the working tools several times a day in accordance with health and safety rules
• Carry out other tasks as instructed by the supervisors

Requirements

• Primary school education with at least 3 years of experience in F&B, or NTC 2/3 (Food Service), or Diploma in Culinary Skills
• Equipped with Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Ability to work in teams

Work Schedule

• Shift Hours:
• 5am – 1pm
• 7am-3pm
• 9am – 5pm

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that only applications submitted through official channels will be considered.