Sous Chef - Japanese

Les Amis Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Les Amis Holdings Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an assistant to the Chef to support administrative and culinary tasks, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality Japanese dishes and maintaining strict hygiene standards in a dynamic kitchen.

You will help with ingredient procurement, invoicing, and guiding kitchen staff to uphold operational standards while contributing to new dish development that excites customers.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Culinary Skills
• 4+ years of kitchen experience
• Knowledge of Japanese ingredients, handling and cooking procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with administrative tasks to support kitchen operations.
• Procure Japanese ingredients and manage invoicing for timely supply flow.
• Prepare ingredients and cook Japanese dishes to preserve authentic taste and presentation.
• Counsel and guide kitchen staff to enhance performance and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with the Chef to develop new dishes with culinary innovation.
• Maintain hygiene and order in work areas including cold storage to comply with food safety standards.
• Uphold food hygiene regulations and company quality standards.
• Monitor quality and presentation of all Japanese items at the station to meet standards.
• Apply taste skills to ensure the flavor profile meets quality expectations.

Skills

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Hygiene and food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Education

Diploma in Culinary Skills

Job description

Assist the Chef in administrative and culinary functions to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality Japanese dishes, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to new dish development within a dynamic kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in managing administrative tasks to support kitchen operations efficiently
• Procure Japanese ingredients and manage invoicing processes to ensure timely and accurate supply chain flow
• Prepare Japanese ingredients and cook Japanese dishes to maintain authentic taste and presentation standards
• Counsel, guide, and instruct kitchen personnel to enhance their performance and adherence to operational standards
• Collaborate with the Chef to develop new dishes that align with culinary innovation and customer expectations
• Maintain high levels of hygiene and order in work areas including reach-in and walk-in refrigerators to comply with food safety standards
• Consistently uphold food hygiene regulations and company quality standards to ensure safe food handling and preparation
• Monitor and maintain the quality and presentation of all Japanese food items at the assigned station to meet established standards
• Apply acute taste skills to evaluate and ensure the flavor profile of dishes meets quality expectations

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma in Culinary Skills
• Minimum of 4 years of kitchen experience
• Excellent knowledge of ingredients and Japanese food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures specific to assigned station