Job Description
- Assist the Head Chef in planning and executing the daily menu, including yakitori skewers, appetizers, sides, and other offerings.
- Help manage and coordinate the kitchen team, ensuring that all staff follow instructions, maintain efficiency, and uphold high standards of quality and safety.
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of yakitori skewers, sauces, and sides, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
- Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes, ensuring that all food leaving the kitchen meets the restaurant’s standards.
- Assist with inventory control, ensuring that the kitchen is fully stocked with necessary ingredients and that supplies are rotated and replenished as needed.
- Ensure that all kitchen operations adhere to Singapore’s food safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation of food products.
- Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff, helping them to learn proper cooking techniques and kitchen safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, including proper handling and cleaning of kitchen equipment, tools, and surfaces.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to brainstorm new dishes, update the menu, and ensure that recipes are executed to perfection.
- Ensure that food is prepared and served in a timely manner, especially during peak hours, to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.
Job Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with experience in Japanese cuisine or yakitori preparation being highly preferred.
- Strong cooking skills, especially with grilling and skewering techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
- Familiarity with traditional yakitori cooking methods, marinades, and flavors is a plus.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, communicate effectively with kitchen staff, and foster a positive work atmosphere.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen.
- Individual with food hygiene certificate preferred.
