Chef - Singapore - Sian Chay Medical Institution

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales

• Study each recipe and gather all the necessary ingredients

• Cook food in a timely manner

• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff

• Inform wait staff about daily specials

• Ensure appealing plate presentation

• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed

• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)

• Monitor food stock and place orders

• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Requirements

• The ability to manage a team of cooks

• Organization skills

• Time management skills

• Attention to detail

• The ability to work under extreme pressure

• The ability to communicate in a fast-moving environment

• The ability to make good food consistently, even in a busy kitchen

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook

• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment

• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques

• Leadership skills

• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks

• Excellent time management abilities

• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

• Culinary school diploma preferred 2 years and above work experiences

• 2 years and above work experiences