Halwai Cook

Company Background

For over 70 years, SATS has been playing a crucial role in providing air passenger services, cargo handling services and inflight catering to more than 70% of airlines at Singapore Changi Airport. As a renowned public listed company in Singapore, SATS handles 80% of scheduled flights and serves about 50 of the scheduled 68 airlines out of Singapore. With constant innovation and a growing network of partners, SATS offers a suite of valued added services integrating knowledge, specialized skills and ample resources to meet the needs of this industry.

For Food solutions, its clients include airlines, cruise lines, supermarkets, hotels and government agencies. With 80,000 meals prepared per day, its large-scale airline catering centers are commanded by a team of award-winning chefs from around the world. Ethnic specialty kitchens – catering to Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and other cuisines.

SATS sees tremendous growth opportunities outside of Singapore and the non-aviation fast/casual food service segment has been identified as a fast growing industry in India. Apart from providing services to various Indian and foreign airlines at the airports in India, SATS has established various joint-ventures and plans to build our own central kitchens in different parts of India.

We welcome talents who are passionate about what they do, like to be challenged, strong team players and striving to grow with us in the long-term to join us.

Job Title: Halwai Cook

Location: Bengaluru Near Devanahalli (Kempegowda International Airport)

Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipes and production schedules. This involves chopping, slicing, dicing, and marinating ingredients as required.
• Cooking: Cook food products using various methods such as grilling, baking, frying, or sautéing. Ensure that the food is cooked to the appropriate temperature and texture, following established recipes and guidelines.
• Recipe Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and instructions to maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and quality of food products.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet the company's standards and specifications. Report any quality issues or deviations to the appropriate supervisor.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation practices, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients. Maintain a clean and organized work area, following company and regulatory guidelines.

• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain kitchen equipment such as ovens, stovetops, fryers, and grills. Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to the maintenance team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the food manufacturing team, including sous chefs, food technologists, and production supervisors, to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of production targets.
• Documentation: Accurately record production and cooking data, including batch sizes, cooking times, and ingredient usage. Assist in inventory management by monitoring ingredient levels and reporting shortages or discrepancies.
• Safety Compliance: Comply with all health and safety regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following established safety protocols.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training or relevant certification is a plus.
• Proven experience as a cook or chef (ideally in a central kitchen or large-scale production)
• In-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety standards, and sanitation practices.
• Familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment and its operation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet production deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with team members.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a hot kitchen environment.