Senior Cook (Pre-opening Team)

Chinese Swimming Club; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local culinary organization in Singapore is seeking a skilled Kitchen Staff member for daily food preparation and cooking duties. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a professional Western kitchen and can manage cooking tasks independently. Responsibilities include preparing dishes per recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional Western kitchen.
• Able to independently handle basic food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Good understanding of kitchen workflow and mise-en-place planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to menu specifications.
• Ensure accurate portioning and consistent product quality.
• Maintain hygiene and comply with food safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Time management

Kitchen hygiene

Job description

Overall Job Responsibility

Responsible for daily food preparation and cooking duties within the assigned kitchen section, ensuring adherence to established recipes, quality standards, and hygiene requirements. Support the kitchen team by maintaining consistency, proper mise-en-place, and a clean, well-organized work environment.

• Prepare and cook dishes according to menu specifications, standard recipes, and operational requirements.

• Ensure accurate portioning, proper ingredient handling, and consistent product quality in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Prepare sufficient mise-en-place for service and ensure proper storage of food items at the end of each shift.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and comply with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils are properly cleaned, maintained, and stored in designated areas.
• Keep all assigned workstations and surrounding areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Monitor supplies and inform the Chef of replenishment needs for ingredients and materials.
• Report food wastage, breakages, or any malfunctioning equipment promptly to the Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
• Work closely with team members to ensure smooth workflow during preparation and service.
• Support the Chef in implementing operational standards and maintaining consistency across all products.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional Western kitchen.
• Able to independently handle basic food preparation and cooking tasks with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of kitchen station workflow, mise-en-place planning, and time management.
• Positive learning attitude and ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Basic knowledge of hygiene, food handling, and kitchen safety practices.