SENIOR COOK

KAVERI CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KAVERI CATERING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced kitchen professional to prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and standards, overseeing daily operations and coordinating food preparation.

The role requires maintaining food safety, hygiene, and quality, guiding junior staff, managing inventory, and ensuring timely service in a fast-paced environment. Weekend and public holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to prepare a variety of dishes while maintaining quality.
• Experience supervising or guiding kitchen staff is an advantage.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards.
• Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation activities.
• Supervise and guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and stock rotation of food ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Quality control

Teamwork

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards.
• Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation activities.
• Supervise and guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and stock rotation of food ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in food preparation and cooking within a restaurant environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare a variety of dishes while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience in supervising or guiding kitchen staff is an advantage.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Responsible, reliable, and committed to maintaining high food quality standards.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.