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Job Description - Chinese Cook (2nd Chef)

Position: Chinese Cook / 2nd Chef
Work Location: Central Kitchen, Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Cuisine: Chinese Home-Cooked Food / Tingkat Catering

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist the Head Cook in daily food preparation and cooking operations for Tingkat meals and catering orders.

2. Prepare and cook Chinese-style dishes, including stir-fried dishes, steamed dishes, deep-fried dishes, braised dishes and soups.

3. Handle high-volume cooking while maintaining consistent food quality, taste and portion sizes.

4. Follow established recipes, menus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

5. Coordinate cooking schedules to ensure all meals are ready on time for daily lunch and dinner deliveries.

6. Assist with ingredient preparation, including cutting, marinating, seasoning and portioning.

7. Monitor food quality, freshness and presentation before packing.

8. Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and safety standards in accordance with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) requirements.

9. Minimise food wastage and ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.

10. Assist in stock checking, inventory management and daily kitchen closing duties.

11. Work closely with kitchen assistants and packing staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

12. Take charge of cooking operations when the Head Cook is unavailable.

13. Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Chinese cooking, preferably in catering, central kitchens, economical rice or Tingkat operations.

• Experienced in Chinese wok cooking and bulk food preparation.

• Able to prepare various Chinese home-cooked dishes independently.

• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

• Good understanding of food hygiene, kitchen safety and proper food handling.

• Able to follow standard recipes and maintain consistent cooking quality.

• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hot kitchen environment.

• Responsible, hardworking, punctual and a good team player.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Possession of a valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position.

• Early morning working hours.

• Weekend work may be required depending on operational needs.

• Staff must be comfortable handling pork and other non-halal ingredients.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Head Cook / Kitchen Management

Role Objective:
To support daily central kitchen operations by preparing consistent, quality Chinese home-cooked meals efficiently, ensuring timely meal production, food safety compliance and minimal food wastage.