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
- Assist the Head Cook in daily food preparation and cooking operations for Tingkat meals and catering orders.
- Prepare and cook Chinese-style dishes, including stir-fried dishes, steamed dishes, deep-fried dishes, braised dishes and soups.
- Handle high-volume cooking while maintaining consistent food quality, taste and portion sizes.
- Follow established recipes, menus and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate cooking schedules to ensure all meals are ready on time for daily lunch and dinner deliveries.
- Assist with ingredient preparation, including cutting, marinating, seasoning and portioning.
- Monitor food quality, freshness and presentation before packing.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and safety standards in accordance with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) requirements.
- Minimise food wastage and ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
- Assist in stock checking, inventory management and daily kitchen closing duties.
- Work closely with kitchen assistants and packing staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Take charge of cooking operations when the Head Cook is unavailable.
- 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.