Job Summary
Join Olivia & Co. as a Commis Chef / Junior Cook to assist senior chefs with food preparation, station support, and kitchen maintenance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for fresh culinary graduates or junior cooks eager to develop skills and grow.
Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, and seasoning according to recipes and kitchen SOPs
Support Chef de Partie and Sous Chef during service to assemble and dispatch orders accurately and promptly
Maintain cleanliness of prep tables, cutting stations, cookware, and storage chillers following Singapore Food Agency (SFA) hygiene regulations
Receive and inspect deliveries for freshness and apply FIFO stock rotation principles
Perform kitchen opening and closing duties including equipment sanitisation and waste disposal
Stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen tasks safely in a hot environment
Work shifts including weekends and public holidays as scheduled
Required competencies and certifications
Valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate (formerly Basic Food Hygiene)
Fresh culinary graduate or 6 months to 2 years of relevant commercial kitchen experience
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Foundational knife skills demonstrated through food preparation tasks
Eagerness to learn and collaborate effectively within a kitchen team
Other Information
Remuneration & Working Arrangements
Salary range: S$2,300 – S$2,700 per month, based on experience
Work schedule: 5 day work week, 44 hours
Benefits include statutory CPF contributions, annual leave, medical coverage, staff meals, and career progression opportunities
Our lady Olivia travelled the world as an intrepid globetrotter, soaking up exotic cultures and savouring the flavours of various cuisines across different lands. Inspired by the food, drinks and hospitality of countless people she crossed paths with, she puts them all on full display at Olivia & Co. which is more than just a bistro, but also a gateway into her memories.