Senior Cook & Kitchen Lead - Food Quality & Ops

KNDS Catering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KNDS Catering in Singapore is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to prepare and cook a variety of dishes while maintaining strict quality and hygiene standards. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and guide junior staff, ensuring timely service and consistent presentation.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of food safety, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and reliable teamwork. Shifts, weekends, and public holidays may be required; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Cooking

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Time management

Job description

KNDS Catering in Singapore is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to prepare and cook a variety of dishes while maintaining strict quality and hygiene standards. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and guide junior staff, ensuring timely service and consistent presentation.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of food safety, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and reliable teamwork. Shifts, weekends, and public holidays may be required; on-site work only.