Chef
Summary
Prepare and cook Thai, Chinese, and Malay dishes in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain hygiene standards, and manage staff while ensuring authentic flavors and portion control.
Responsibility:
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Cuisine Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate must be skilled in preparing dishes, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, and managing kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description:
- Prepare and cook authentic Thai cuisine (approximately 60% of menu production), as well as Chinese cuisine (20%) and Malay cuisine (20%), ensuring authenticity in flavour, cooking techniques, and presentation.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control for all dishes served.
- Assist in planning menus and introducing new dishes or seasonal specials.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Monitor ingredient quality and stock levels, ensuring proper storage and minimizing wastage.
- Ensure all ingredients are prepared and stored according to operational requirements.
- Train and supervise junior kitchen staff on food preparation methods, kitchen procedures, and safety standards.
- Handle kitchen equipment safely and ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of all kitchen tools and appliances.
- Work closely with management to improve food quality, kitchen efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Able to carry heavy goods, roughly 20KG – 40KG.
- Need to work on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays, and overtime when required.
- Able to work rotating shifts and overtime.
- Working Location: Orchard
Requirement:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Cuisine Chef is required.
- Proven hands-on experience in preparing Thai, Chinese, and Malay cuisines in a multi-cuisine kitchen is mandatory.
- Must possess at least Higher Education / Diploma in any field.
- Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
- Able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to multitask, take initiative, and work independently.
- Responsible, disciplined, and committed to maintaining high food quality standards.
- Good time management and attention to detail.