Total 5 cook job vacancies in D25 Kranji, Woodgrove, Woodlands

• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
• Orders ingredients and spices as needed
• Operates various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven , grill, or stand mixer
• Portions, arranges , and garnishes food
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
• Orders new menu items for specials or cheap deals
• Butchers and cook animal meat based on the restaurant atmosphere
• Prepares any necessary sauces or accompaniments before meal service begins
• Stays open until the last customer leaves
• Cleans up after business hours
• Communicates with owner about how to improve meal service
• We are Non-halal kitchen

. At least 10 years experience

· Willing to work on holidays / work on shifts / change of shift

· Able to stand/work for long hours

· Can work between different locations

· Have relavant certificates

1 COOK FOOD IN A TIMELY MANNER

2 SET UP THE KITCHEN WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT, LIKE KNIVES, PANS AND FOOD SCALES

3 STUDY EACH RECIPE AND GATHERING ALL NECESSARY INGREDIENTS

4 WORK TOGETHER WITH KITCHEN STAFF AND DELEGATE TASKS RELATED TO MEAL PREP, COOKING AND DELIVERING FOOD TO DINERS IN A TIMELY FASHION

5 FOLLOW THE BUDGET ESTABLISHED BY THE RESTAURANT MANAGER

6 ENSURE SAFETY AND SANITATION PRACTICES IN THE KITCHEN

7 KEEP UP WITH INDUSTRY TRENDS AND CREATE NEW RECIPES

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, training and participating in the food preparation and daily kitchen culinary activities and required standards and specifications
• Manage the day-to-day production of cooked-food preparations, while taking into account customer delivery requirements, food safety standards, and cost implications.
• Develop and implement production processes to optimize the use of raw materials while producing high quality and cost-effective cooked-food preparations
• Ensure the preparation of food is in accordance with customer standards, nutritional guidelines, and health regulations.
• Monitor daily production, taking into account raw material quality, machine hygiene, and product quality, and plan corrective actions if needed.
• Assist with the development of menus, recipes, costing, and nutritional information for all products.
• Monitor the waste management for the kitchen and ensure that safety, cleanliness, and food-handling regulations are always observed
• Lead a team of cooks and kitchen staff and supervise their work in order to ensure a high-quality standard of food throughout production.
• Develop new menu items in collaboration with the food product developers.
• Monitor the equipment to ensure it is in safe operational condition.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring variety and quality of the servings
• Manage operations, budgeting, food and labour costing, forecasting, stock control, resource planning, staffing, inventory and waste management
• Ensure compliance to regulatory of food safety, quality, health and hygiene standards at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree
• 5 years of hands on cooking experience in Indian Kitchen
• Previous experience in making cooked-food preparations (e.g. frozen dinners)
• Preferable with experience in a prepared foods or manufacturing setting and handle high volume service
• Knowledge of all facets of the production process from start to finish.
• Working knowledge of product ingredient composition and nutrition values.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple tasks, and handle any related issues related to production.
• Knowledgeable about properties and usage of herbs and spices in food preparation
• Willingness to experiment with local ingredients, international flavors, and new recipes
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary
• Must be able to do overtime whenever required.
• Must possess a lot of stamina and will power to be able to stand for long hours and work for extended hours too in order to experiment in creating new dishes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks responsibly and multi Tasking is required
• Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures

efore the start of each service period, a Senior Cook checks the stock of food supplies and prepares the workstation. Duties include preparing and cooking a variety of dishes; serving the dishes on time and in the right order; ensuring health, hygiene and safety standards are adhered to; and making sure utensils and work areas are clean and ready for the next shift. The Cook is also expected to supervise junior kitchen staff and manage their development.

• Demonstrate advanced Asian preparation and techniques
• Demonstrate sous vide method (of cooking in which food is vacuum-sealed in a plastic pouch and then placed in a water bath or steam environment)
• Establish relationships for customer confidence
• Facilitate effective communication and engagement at the workplace
• Facilitate effective work teams
• Grind wet flour
• Identify meat and seafood, and their fabrication and utilisation in culinary
• Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures
• Manage productivity improvement
• Prepare Indian rice dishes
• Prepare basic Chinese dessert
• Prepare basic Malay desserts
• Prepare pre-mix, frozen and bake-off products
• Solve problems and make decisions at supervisory level
• Supervise quality procedures
• Understand Asian food culture and techniques

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures;

· Ensure smooth operations and allocation of duties within the kitchen;

· Ensure that all orders are fulfilled promptly and to expected standards;

· Attend to kitchen-related duties stock- checking and inventory and ordering;

· Practice and ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen;

· Ensure food is stored, prepare, and presented safely and hygienically;

· Uphold high standards of food quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

· More than 5 years of work experience

· Strong experience in cuisine

· Profound knowledge of different kinds of beverages

· Deep knowledge of every aspect of Chinese dishes

· Proficient with specialty equipment

· Ability to manage numerous tasks, assign responsibilities and display high patience