Service Crew (Culinary) Lau Pa Sat

KOPITIAM INVESTMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KOPITIAM Investment Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Service Crew (Culinary) / Kitchen Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen at Lau Pa Sat. The role blends precise culinary prep with high-volume execution on hot grills and in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in Japanese, Western, or steakhouse kitchens, and may have meat processing experience. Strong teamwork and composure under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in a Japanese, Western, or steakhouse kitchen.
• Experience with meat processing or butchery is advantageous.
• Proficient with high-heat commercial grills and combi-ovens.

Responsibilities

• Shaping, operating and maintaining meat grinding/portioning machinery in temp-controlled environment.
• Execute traditional techniques to shape patties and ensure proper doneness.
• Enforce HACCP protocols for raw meat handling to avoid cross-contamination.
• Manage hot station operations including grills, ovens and rice preparation.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Work under pressure

Food safety

Tools

High-heat grills

Combi-Ovens

Knife skills

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Service Crew (Culinary) / Kitchen Cook to join our dynamic kitchen.This hybrid role bridges the precision of culinary preparation with the high-intensity execution of hot plate and grill stations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in handling premium ingredients, we want you on our team!

Job Description

Patty shapping cold room production

• Shaping, operate and maintain meat grinding and portioning machinery within a strict temperature-controlled environment
• Execute traditional Japanese hand-slapping techniques to remove air pockets and shape signature steak and hamburg patties perfectly
• Enforce rigorous HACCP protocols for raw ground meat handling to avoid cross-contamination.

Hot Station & Japanese/Western BBQ Execution

• Manage high-heat Western flat pan grills and Combi-Oven operations & technology
• Control grill airflow and heat zones to execute precise steak doneness levels consistently
• Demonstrate proficient Japanese knife skills for precise vegetable and protein fabrication
• Manage specialty fry stations and high-volume short-grain rice preparation.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a Japanese, Western, or steakhouse kitchen
• Experience with meat processing or butchery is highly advantageous
• Technical Skills: Proficient with high-heat commercial grills and programmin Combi-ovens
• Attributes: Strong team player, highly organized, and able to work efficiently under pressure in hot kitchen environments

Work Schedule

6DWW, rotating shift between 7am to 1030pm/11pm
8 hours shift per day, 1 week 44 hours
Location: Lau Pa Sat