SENIOR COOK
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Key Responsibilities
- Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare menu items according to established recipes, standards, and specialized techniques (such as Asian preparation, grilling, frying, or regional cuisines).
- Station Management: Set up, organize, and manage daily food prep by specific kitchen stations before and during service.
- Staff Supervision: Guide, mentor, and coordinate junior cooks and kitchen assistants to ensure a smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Quality & Portion Control: Inspect ingredient freshness, monitor plating standards, and control portion sizes to minimize waste.
- Inventory & Stock Tracking: Monitor stock levels, implement proper stock rotation (such as First-In, First-Out / FIFO), and flag replenishment needs to the chef or manager.
- Hygiene & Safety: Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace regulations (such as Singapore Food Agency guidelines).
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Previous hands-on experience in food preparation and cooking within a commercial restaurant, hotel, or catering environment.
- Culinary Skills: Strong command of core cooking methods, knife skills, and recipe execution.
- Leadership & Organization: Ability to supervise team members, multitask in a high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen, and manage time effectively.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with food hygiene, kitchen sanitation, and local safety rules.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by F&B schedules.