Sous Chef (Central Kitchen)

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport allowance provided

6-day work week

Job summary

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Central Kitchen Supervisor to support the Head Chef in daily operations. You will lead and train kitchen staff, ensure SOPs and hygiene standards, monitor quality, and assist in menu planning and recipe development for large-scale production.

Role requires 3+ years in central kitchen or large-scale catering, with strong food safety knowledge. Expect 6-day weeks, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, Woodland location; transport allowance provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant cooking experience in central kitchen or large-scale operation.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation preferred.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Central Kitchen.
• Lead, supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow, productivity and adherence to production schedules.
• Ensure all kitchen operations comply with company SOPs, food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control and presentation across all food production.
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development in collaboration with management, considering seasonality and large-scale production requirements.
• Prepare and cook food as required, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
• Oversee high-volume food preparation and ensure all production is completed on time to meet delivery schedules.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation and ingredient usage while minimising food wastage.
• Monitor proper use, cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with operations and other departments to ensure smooth production and timely order fulfilment.
• Identify and implement improvements to kitchen processes, workflow and productivity.
• Support the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager in maintaining overall kitchen standards and operational efficiency.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Central Kitchen.
• Lead, supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow, productivity and adherence to production schedules.
• Ensure all kitchen operations comply with company SOPs, food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control and presentation across all food production.
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development in collaboration with management, taking into consideration seasonality, food costs and large-scale production requirements.
• Prepare and cook food as required, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
• Oversee high-volume food preparation and ensure all production is completed accurately and on time to meet delivery schedules.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation and ingredient usage while minimising food wastage.
• Monitor the proper use, cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with operations and other departments to ensure smooth production and timely order fulfilment.
• Identify and implement improvements to kitchen processes, workflow and productivity.
• Support the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager in maintaining overall kitchen standards and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant cooking experience in a central kitchen, catering, institutional kitchen, hotel, restaurant or large-scale food production environment.
• Experience in high-volume food preparation and production is preferred.
• Experience in school meal production, institutional catering or large-scale catering operations will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen SOPs.
• Positive attitude, responsible and willing to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

Other details:

• 6-day work week
• Working hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Transport allowance provided
• Work Location: Woodland