Senior Cook / Cook - Spanish Tapas Bar at Joo Chiat

can carlitos pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal allowance

Medical and dental benefits

5-day work week

Job summary

CAN CARLITOS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Senior Cook to join our kitchen team and deliver consistent, high-quality dishes across service. You will support the Sous Chef and Head Chef, lead a station when required and uphold our standards for mise en place, portion control and plating.

The role values strong knife skills, knowledge of Spanish or Mediterranean cuisine, and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. We offer a 5-day work week with staff meals and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a cook in a restaurant kitchen.
• Experience with Spanish or Mediterranean cuisine is an advantage.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Organised and reliable, with a strong eye for detail and consistency.
• Food Safety Course Level 1 is required; Level 2 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe, presentation and portion standards
• Keep station organised, efficient and well stocked
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, and step up to run the line in their absence
• Carry out mise en place and prep for daily service and events
• Monitor food quality, freshness and consistency throughout service
• Help manage stock, receive deliveries, and keep stock rotation (FIFO) and storage correct
• Help control food cost and minimise wastage
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and workplace safety in line with SFA requirements
• Carry out opening and closing duties, including cleaning schedules and temperature logs

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking fundamentals

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Education

Food Safety Level 1

Job description

About Us

Carlitos Casa de Comidas is a neighbourhood restaurant under Mission Group , a Singapore-based hospitality group with a portfolio of restaurant and bar concepts. Inspired by the casas de comidas of Spain, simple, welcoming eateries where people gather over good, honest food, we cook generous, flavourful dishes and want every guest to feel at home.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cook to join our kitchen team. You will help the kitchen deliver consistent, high-quality food every service.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe, presentation and portion standards
• Keep station organised, efficient and well stocked
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, and step up to run the line in their absence
• Carry out mise en place and prep for daily service and events
• Monitor food quality, freshness and consistency throughout service
• Help manage stock, receive deliveries, and keep stock rotation (FIFO) and storage correct
• Help control food cost and minimise wastage
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and workplace safety in line with SFA requirements
• Carry out opening and closing duties, including cleaning schedules and temperature logs

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a cook in a restaurant kitchen, including some experience leading a station or supervising junior staff
• Experience with Spanish or Mediterranean cuisine is an advantage
• Strong knife skills, cooking fundamentals and knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Organised and reliable, with a strong eye for detail and consistency
• A good team player who enjoys teaching others
• Food Safety Course Level 1 (or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate) is required. Level 2 is an advantage.
• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, as is usual in the F&B industry

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 5-day work week
• Staff meal allowance
• Medical and dental benefits
• Annual leave in line with company policy
• On-the-job training and a clear path to Chef de Partie and beyond
• Career growth across Mission Group's portfolio of concepts

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.