Junior Chef / Kitchen Assistant (Full-Time)

Big Bang Olivia & Co; Orchard (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaisen Capital F&B Concepts is hiring a Junior Chef / Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team across its multi-brand concepts at Orchard and nearby locations. You will assist with food prep, plating, and maintain hygiene standards while learning grill, Western, café, and Japanese donburi cuisines.

All experience levels are welcome as training is provided; enthusiasm for cooking and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience and non-experience welcome; training provided.
• Enthusiasm for cooking and eagerness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and basic cooking tasks.
• Supporting plating and presentation according to brand standards.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Ensuring proper storage, handling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Working closely with senior chefs and learning across different cuisines (grill, Western, café, Japanese donburi).
• Helping the team ensure smooth service during peak hours.

Skills

Willing to learn

Enthusiastic about cooking

Job description

Locations: Orchard (Sláinte @ Paragon), Suntec (Olivia & Co), Guoco Midtown (The Telegraph), Shenton Way (Doki Doki Donburi)

Group: Kaisen Capital F&B Concepts

About Us

We operate four distinctive restaurant concepts under one group:

• Sláinte – Charcoal grill & whisky dining at Paragon Orchard
• Olivia & Co – All-day dining café at Suntec City
• The Telegraph – Modern Western café at Guoco Midtown
• Doki Doki Donburi – Japanese-inspired quick dining in the CBD

Our kitchens share one mission: quality food, consistency, and memorable dining experiences.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Junior Chef / Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team in:

• Assisting with food preparation and basic cooking tasks
• Supporting plating and presentation according to brand standards
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Ensuring proper storage, handling, and rotation of ingredients
• Working closely with senior chefs and learning across different cuisines (grill, Western, café, Japanese donburi)
• Helping the team ensure smooth service during peak hours

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience and non-experience are welcome – training provided
• Enthusiastic about cooking and eager to learn new skills