Chef

Job Summary

We are looking for a responsible and hard working chef with passion in culinary for the hands-on preparation, cooking, and assembly of dishes according to established recipes. This role focuses on executing daily kitchen tasks efficiently, maintaining immaculate standards of food hygiene, keeping workstations clean, and supporting the senior culinary team to ensure smooth, rapid table turns. The position receives daily schedule updates and operational floor guidance directly from the Senior Chef.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Mis-en-Place

• Handle daily prep tasks efficiently, including washing, chopping, portioning, marinating, and weighing ingredients according to recipe specifications.
• Set up the workstation with all necessary tools and ingredients prior to service hours to guarantee speed of service.

Culinary Execution

• Cook and assemble menu items accurately following standardized portion sizes, cooking times, and plating guidelines.
• Ensure all food components leaving the station are fresh, cooked to the proper temperature, and visually appealing.

Station Upkeep & Wastage Control

• Keep the immediate working area clean, organized, and continuously sanitized throughout the shift.
• Adhere strictly to proper food handling and storage procedures to maximize shelf-life, prevent cross-contamination, and reduce kitchen waste.

Hygiene & Safety Compliance

• Follow all kitchen sanitation guidelines, workplace safety protocols, and SFA regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in general kitchen deep-cleaning routines and complete operational logs as directed by the Senior Chef or Head Chef.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Prior experience as a Cook, Commis Chef, or kitchen helper in a café/restaurant preferred; fresh graduates from recognized culinary institutions (e.g., Shatec, At-Sunrice) are welcome to apply.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with standard commercial kitchen equipment.

Certifications & Technical Skills

• Valid SFA Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1 (Basic Food Hygiene).

Soft Skills & Physical Demands

• Positive attitude, strong team-oriented mindset, and a willingness to accept operational direction from the Senior Chef and Head Chef.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically fit and capable of standing for long hours, lifting kitchen crates, and working in a hot environment.