DJDH Ramen Restaurant is a subsidiary ofWAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. under the WAGEWORTH Group of Companies. The successfulcandidate will be employed by WAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. and assigned to DJDH RamenRestaurant.
ABOUT THE POSITION
DJDH Ramen is seeking a genuine freshgraduate from culinary school with zero full-time commercial kitchenexperience.
This entry-level position is intentionallydesigned for someone beginning their culinary career from the ground up. Thesuccessful candidate will receive direct, hands-on training and daily guidancefrom our Chef-Owner.
Our objective is to develop strongprofessional habits from Day 1, with exceptional kitchen cleanliness, foodsafety, discipline, consistency and respect for ingredients forming thefoundation of all culinary training.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive direct culinary training and mentorship from the Chef-Owner
Follow DJDH Ramen’s structured culinary development programme
Maintain exceptional personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and food-safety standards
Practise strict “clean as you go” discipline throughout every shift
Perform opening, closing and scheduled deep-cleaning duties
Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, workstations, utensils and storage areas
Follow proper food receiving, storage, labelling, dating and temperature-control procedures
Apply FIFO/FEFO stock-rotation practices
Prevent cross-contamination and follow allergen-control procedures
Complete food-safety, temperature, cleaning and preparation records accurately
Assist with basic mise en place and ingredient preparation
Progressively learn broth, tare, aroma oil, toppings and ramen preparation
Learn correct noodle timing, portioning, assembly and plating
Follow standard recipes and presentation requirements consistently
Assist with stock-taking, inventory control and food-wastage reduction
Support all kitchen operations as part of a small and closely coordinated team
Perform other reasonable kitchen duties assigned by the Chef-Owner
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Fresh graduate from a recognised culinary school or culinary programme
Culinary certificate, Nitec, Higher Nitec, diploma or equivalent culinary qualification
Strictly zero years of post-graduation or full-time commercial kitchen experience
School-required internships or industrial attachments are acceptable
This vacancy is specifically intended for a fresh graduate; applicants with prior full-time employment as a chef or cook will not be considered
Must already possess a valid WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1 certification or higher
Must provide proof of certification before commencing food-handling duties
Willing to begin with foundational cleaning, sanitation, preparation and kitchen-discipline training
Coachable, disciplined, humble and willing to follow instructions closely
Strong commitment to cleanliness, food safety and consistent work standards
Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and perform duties requiring prolonged standing
Able to work according to the restaurant roster, including weekends and public holidays
TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The selected candidate will be personallytrained by the Chef-Owner in a smaller-kitchen environment, allowing for closesupervision, immediate feedback and accelerated practical development.
Indicative progression:
0–1 month: Culinary Graduate Trainee
1–3 months: Junior Commis Chef
3–6 months: Commis Chef
6–12 months: Senior Commis / Station Chef
12–18 months: Demi Sous Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
18–24 months: Junior Sous Chef
24–36 months: Sous Chef / Kitchen Operations Lead
Progression is not automatic and may beaccelerated or extended according to competency, attitude, reliability,cleanliness, food-safety performance and operational readiness.
OUR KITCHEN PRINCIPLE
At DJDH Ramen, seniority never placesanyone above cleaning. Every kitchen team member, including the Chef-Owner,shares responsibility for maintaining an exceptionally clean, safe andprofessionally managed kitchen.
DJDH Ramen Restaurant is a subsidiary ofWAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. under the WAGEWORTH Group of Companies. The successfulcandidate will be employed by WAGEWORTH PTE. LTD. and assigned to DJDH RamenRestaurant.
WageWorth Group:
Collaboration by local and international experienced professionals, to provide corporate services to an extensive portfolio of individuals/ businesses/ companies, through its business divisions.
Assisting businesses to be incorporated; compliant; and flourishing since 2012, regardless of unforeseen challenges and economic landscape resistances.
We strongly believe in attitude, aptitude & actual on-job experience over qualifications.
Looking forward to your application.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.