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Job Description
Essential: 

 Basic Hospitality or Catering training 
A foundation degree in Culinary Arts Management
Previous On the Job experience/ apprenticeship in food preparation and kitchen organization
Basic cooking skills 
 Knife skills requiring coordination, precision and speed 
Food preparation skills - basic sauces, salads/ cold starters, hot dishes, pastry, roasting, etc. 
 Good working familiarity with use of kitchen equipment 
 Ability to communicate in English 
 Ability to work under pressure/ remain calm while multi-tasking 
Ability to work quickly and efficiently 
Ability to work with different nationality

Desirable: 

Diploma in Hospitality & Catering 
Diploma in Professional Cookery 
Certificate in additional international cuisine 
 Basic Food Hygiene, HACCP certification
At least two years work experience in kitchen setting at a restaurant or hotel
Versatility in all sections/stations of the kitchen – vegetable, meat, fish, pastry, butchery and so on
Attention to details and ability to learn on your feet and absorb lessons and put it into practice right away 
 Ability to develop and maintain stamina and and mental toughness to cope with the stress of long working hours/ split shifts and busy service periods 
Ability to keep a zealous attitude for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of kitchen
 Creative skills and imagination to turn food pieces to desirable food items 
Develop physical stamina, time management Time management