Sourdough Cafe Kitchen Assistant

MARYMOUNT BAKEHOUSE SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery and café in Singapore is seeking an experienced Kitchen Assistant to focus on sourdough production and hot kitchen service. This full-time role includes structured training and opportunities for growth towards Chef de Partie. Candidates should have 1-2 years of kitchen experience, be willing to learn, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Good organizational skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional kitchen experience at commis or demi chef level.
• Willingness to learn sourdough baking from scratch.
• Comfortable managing your station during service.

Responsibilities

• Cook breakfast dishes and sear proteins.
• Mix, shape, and bake sourdough breads daily.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Sourdough baking

Routine adherence

Team communication

Job description

We're Hiring: Kitchen Assistant primarily as sourdough bread baker (Full-Time)

Marymount Bakehouse – Small Batch Sourdough Bakery & 30-Seater Café, Race Course Road

Marymount Bakehouse is a small, independent sourdough bakery and café. We operate with a focused menu, tight team, and high standards. We’re looking for a experienced Commis Chef who’s ready to assist the chef-owner to manage both our sourdough production and hot kitchen café service with the help of our Part Timers. IDEALLY, we see this as a progression path to Chef de Partie.

This is a full-time, hands‑on role with structured training in our sourdough programme — ideal for someone serious about improving their skills and growing with us.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Cook breakfast dishes, eggs, pastas, searing of proteins
• Mix, shape, and bake sourdough breads and pies daily
• Prep and plate hot food for dine‑in service (tartines, pastas, flatbreads)
• Make fresh pasta doughs and prep garnishes for service
• Clean bannetons, ovens, kitchen tools, and workstations
• Basic Kitchen Housekeeping, keeping inventory in proper containers
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Guide part‑timers and communicate clearly with the team
• Stay organised, on‑task, and consistent with daily routines

Who We're Looking For:

• 1–2 years of professional kitchen experience (commis or demi chef level)
• Able to commit long‑term and take ownership of your work
• Good with routine, repetition, and staying clean + structured
• Willing to learn sourdough baking from scratch (we will train)
• Able to manage your station during service and follow systems
• Comfortable working early mornings and weekends

This role is suited for someone who’s ready to put in the work, not someone looking for a temporary role or casual hours.