Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Join Quality Centres Pte Ltd, a premier early childhood education provider in Singapore, as a Preschool Junior Chef / Sous Chef. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated culinary professional to join our team at our Raffles Place centre. This is a full-time position, working weekdays only, allowing you to enjoy your weekends while making a difference in children's lives.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, delicious, and age-appropriate meals and snacks for children aged 18 months to 6 years. You will design menus that are creative, seasonal, and meet nutritional guidelines, ensuring a variety of textures and flavors that support healthy development. You'll manage kitchen operations, maintain food safety and hygiene standards per Singapore Food Agency regulations, supervise kitchen assistants, and control inventory to minimize waste. Additionally, you will collaborate with educators to integrate food education into the curriculum and support special events, cultural celebrations, and family engagement sessions.
The ideal candidate possesses a certificate in culinary arts or equivalent, with at least 2 years of experience in a preschool, childcare, or institutional kitchen. You have strong knowledge of child nutrition, food safety (WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 or equivalent), and menu planning. You are creative, organized, and passionate about working with children. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain a calm, efficient kitchen in a lively environment.
At Quality Centres, we offer a supportive work culture, competitive compensation, and professional growth opportunities. If you are ready to apply your culinary skills to nurture young minds, we encourage you to apply today.
Tanggung Jawab
- Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced, and age-appropriate meals and snacks for preschool children
- Develop weekly menus that comply with nutritional guidelines and cater to diverse dietary needs
- Ensure the kitchen meets all hygiene and food safety standards (SFA regulations)
- Supervise and train kitchen assistants in food preparation and hygiene practices
- Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste
- Assist in special events, cooking activities, and parent engagement sessions
- Collaborate with educators to integrate food education into the curriculum
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
Kualifikasi
- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Food & Nutrition, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a chef in a preschool, childcare, or institutional kitchen
- WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 or equivalent (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong knowledge of child nutrition and dietary requirements
- Excellent menu planning and cooking skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for working with children and contributing to their development