Senior Cook - Hospital Kitchen

About the role

NHG is looking for a Senior Cook to prepare patients' meals according to standards set by the WH Management. The role supports the Chef De Partie and Demi Chef De Partie in keeping the inpatient meal service and all in-house events running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Take charge of the kitchen sections when the Chef De Partie is absent.
• Prepare ingredients, wash vegetables, clean, cut and assist the chef.
• Monitor food temperatures and check that they stay within safe limits.
• Check personal hygiene, uniform cleanliness, and sanitation of workstations and tools.
• Help clean the refrigerator, set up the workstation for the day and support kitchen cleaners.
• Follow first-in-first-out storage in the fridges and keep items off the floor.
• Check equipment at each station, report faults to the supervisor and escalate repairs to Facilities Management.
• Collect food supplies from the storeroom and document stock requisitions.
• Keep trolleys and workstations clean and sanitize tools several times a day.

Required profile

• Minimum primary school education with at least 3 years of experience in food and beverage.
• NTC 2 or 3 (Food Service) or equivalent, or a Diploma in Culinary Skills or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate as per NEA regulations.
• Ability to speak English and Chinese at a basic level.
• Professional attitude, strong sense of responsibility, teamwork and ability to work independently.

Working conditions

• Shift work of 10 hours, with 2 hours of overtime per shift when required.