Kitchen Assistant (Caf / F&B)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: SGD $2,000 - $2,600 per month
(Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in a caf environment. The role involves assisting the kitchen team in food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

The successful candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced food service environment and demonstrate good teamwork and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients.

• Prepare simple food items in accordance with company recipes and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure proper portion control and food presentation standards.

Kitchen Operations Support

• Assist chefs during food preparation and service periods to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

• Prepare ingredients and replenish kitchen supplies when required.

• Assist with plating or packing takeaway orders.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.

• Follow food safety regulations and hygiene practices.

• Ensure proper storage of ingredients according to First-In-First-Out (FIFO) procedures.

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Wash kitchen utensils, dishes, and equipment.

• Clean kitchen workstations, floors, and food preparation areas.

• Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly cleaned and stored after use.

Inventory & Stock Handling

• Assist in receiving food deliveries and checking quantity and quality of ingredients.

• Properly store ingredients in refrigerators or storage areas according to food safety guidelines.

• Inform the supervisor when stock levels are low.

Closing Duties

• Assist with end-of-day kitchen cleaning procedures.

• Ensure kitchen equipment and ingredients are properly stored before closing.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Physically able to stand for extended periods and handle kitchen duties.

• Willing to perform cleaning and dishwashing duties.

• Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices preferred.

• Prior experience in a caf, restaurant, or food preparation role is an advantage but not mandatory as training will be provided.

• Responsible, reliable, and able to work well in a team.

Working Hours

• 5 or 6 days work week (rostered schedule)

• 44 hours per week in accordance with the Employment Act

• Shift work may include weekends and public holidays

Benefits

• Staff meals provided

• Annual leave and medical benefits

• Staff discounts

• Birthday Vouchers