Commis Chef / Junior Cook

Job Summary

Join Olivia & Co. as a Commis Chef / Junior Cook to assist senior chefs with food preparation, station support, and kitchen maintenance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for fresh culinary graduates or junior cooks eager to develop skills and grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, and seasoning according to recipes and kitchen SOPs
• Support Chef de Partie and Sous Chef during service to assemble and dispatch orders accurately and promptly
• Maintain cleanliness of prep tables, cutting stations, cookware, and storage chillers following Singapore Food Agency (SFA) hygiene regulations
• Receive and inspect deliveries for freshness and apply FIFO stock rotation principles
• Perform kitchen opening and closing duties including equipment sanitisation and waste disposal
• Stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen tasks safely in a hot environment
• Work shifts including weekends and public holidays as scheduled

Required competencies and certifications

• Valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate (formerly Basic Food Hygiene)
• Fresh culinary graduate or 6 months to 2 years of relevant commercial kitchen experience

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Foundational knife skills demonstrated through food preparation tasks
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate effectively within a kitchen team

Other Information

Remuneration & Working Arrangements

• Salary range: S$2,300 – S$2,700 per month, based on experience
• Work schedule: 5 day work week, 44 hours
• Benefits include statutory CPF contributions, annual leave, medical coverage, staff meals, and career progression opportunities