malay cuisine chef
Summary
Oversee daily kitchen operations for a Malay cuisine restaurant in Singapore, ensuring Halal and hygiene compliance while preparing dishes under tight deadlines and managing staff.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee full kitchen operations from opening to closing — including food preparation, equipment setup, daily production targets, hygiene control, and end-of-day cleaning.
Enforce Halal and NEA hygiene standards with zero tolerance for non-compliance; ensure all preparation, storage, and cooking processes strictly follow company and regulatory requirements.
Execute multiple recipes simultaneously under tight timeframes while maintaining consistent taste, portion, and presentation across all dishes.
Lead and coordinate kitchen staff, assign prep duties, monitor work quality, and ensure discipline and teamwork under high-pressure service hours.
Anticipate kitchen needs and prevent disruptions — monitor ingredient levels, check incoming supplies, and resolve equipment or manpower issues in real time.
Handle customer orders and feedback professionally, including last-minute changes or special requests, without compromising kitchen flow or quality.
Maintain complete kitchen documentation, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, stock records, and daily production reports for management review.
Manage crises calmly, such as unexpected absenteeism, delayed deliveries, or sudden volume spikes, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Roles & Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation and cooking of Malay Cuisine.
- Exercise good cost and inventory management practices and controls.
- Able to follow and cook according to menu planned.
- Check goods receivable from suppliers and store them accordingly to hygiene and food safety standard.
- Cook accordingly to correct number of portions for each meal period, without wastage.
- Keep kitchen area, processing equipment, and cooking utensils clean and sanitized at all times.
- Ensure safe operations of all equipment and report any faulty equipment to superior immediately.
- Comply with hygiene and safety regulations.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate superior.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with 1-2 years of relevant culinary experience are encouraged to apply.
Ability to work in a team.
Able to manage stress well.
MALAY CUISINE CHEF EXPERIENCE IS A PRIORITY