Cafe Cook
Kemuri Coffee Co. is a specialty café located in Tanjong Pagar. We are looking for a Cafe Cook to support the preparation and service of our food menu in a clean, efficient and consistent manner.
The role involves preparing café-style food items, maintaining kitchen standards, managing ingredients and supporting the daily operations of the café.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook café food items according to Kemuri Coffee Co.'s recipes and presentation standards
- Prepare ingredients and carry out daily mise en place
- Prepare items such as sandwiches, toasties, waffles and other café dishes
- Ensure food is prepared consistently in terms of quality, portion and presentation
- Manage food orders during service and ensure timely preparation
- Monitor ingredient levels and inform management when replenishment is required
- Receive, store and rotate ingredients using FIFO practices
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and food preparation areas
- Ensure proper food storage, temperature control and hygiene practices
- Follow SFA food safety and hygiene requirements
- Minimise food wastage and assist with portion and inventory control
- Clean kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas after use
- Assist with the development and testing of new café menu items when required
- Support other café operational duties during quieter periods when necessary
Requirements
- Previous experience in a café, restaurant, bakery or similar F&B environment is preferred
- Basic cooking and food preparation skills
- Able to work independently in a small kitchen environment
- Able to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality
- Good understanding of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene
- Organised, responsible and able to work efficiently during busy periods
- Able to work weekends and public holidays according to roster
- Food Safety Course Level 1 certification preferred; training can be arranged where applicable
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is reliable, clean, organised and consistent . Kemuri operates a relatively focused café menu, so this role is less about complicated restaurant cooking and more about executing simple food exceptionally well and maintaining a well-run kitchen.