Sous Chef - Oriental Cuisine

EST. 2000 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Singapore is seeking a skilled Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will ensure food quality, monitor freshness, and maintain cleanliness. A professional culinary qualification and at least 5 years of experience in a related field are required. The role demands flexibility to work during peak times, including weekends and public holidays. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years related experience.
• Flexible to work during peak times including weekends and public holidays.
• Passion for food and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head chef in overseeing kitchen operations.
• Ensure proper purchasing and ingredient storage standards.
• Monitor food quality and consistency.
• Assess freshness and presentation of food.

Skills

Fluent in both English and Mandarin

Knowledge of Oriental Cuisine

Food quality monitoring

Teamwork

Creativity in food preparation

Education

Professional certificate/NITEC/Culinary qualifications

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist and support Head chef to oversee the kitchen operation
• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and ingredient storage standards in kitchen
• Responsible for monitoring food quality & consistency and ensure that food presented to our guest is of the highest quality
• Constantly assess freshness, presentation and temperature of food served
• Ensure food portioning, serving and ingredient purchases are controlled, aligned with our standard operating procedures in order to minimize wastage
• Enforce the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen
• Ensure that all perishable item are stored quickly and efficiently, and all items are utilized completely to avoid wastage
• Ensure ingredients are always fresh and within its expiry date
• Prevent the use of spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation

Requirements

• Must be flexible and able to work during our peak times including weekends and public holidays.
• Possess professional certificate/NITEC/Culinary qualifications.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years related experience.
• Familiar with Oriental Cuisine, and some knowledge on international cuisine.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin preferred.
• Passion for food, creative and teamwork.