Dopo Teatro Pte Ltd Chef jobs

Position Overview

The Dim Sum Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking traditional Cantonese dim sum items while maintaining consistent quality, taste, presentation, and food safety standards.

The Role

Kitchen Operations

Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Cantonese dim sum, including steamed, baked, fried, and pan-fried items

Produce items such as har gow, siu mai, char siu bao, cheung fun, steamed buns, dumplings, spring rolls, and other dim sum specialties

Prepare dough, wrappers, fillings, sauces, marinades, and other ingredients according to recipes and kitchen standards

Ensure correct portioning, shaping, steaming, frying, baking, and plating of dim sum

Maintain consistent food quality, taste, texture, portion size, and presentation

Prepare mise en place and ensure sufficient dim sum production during service

Monitor cooking temperatures and cooking times to maintain food quality and safety

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the dim sum section, equipment, utensils, and work areas

Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures

Check the freshness and quality of ingredients and report any issues to the supervisor

Control food wastage and use ingredients efficiently

Work closely with the Cantonese kitchen team during busy service periods

Assist with menu development and creation of new dim sum items when required

Talent Profile:
At Least 5 years and above as a Dim Sum Chef in luxury hotel or upscale Cantonese Restaurant

Good knowledge of traditional Cantonese dim sum preparation and cooking techniques

Ability to prepare high-volume dim sum consistently and efficiently

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Knowledge of traditional Hong Kong/Cantonese dim sum techniques

Ability to maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance, and portion control

Prior experience in supervising junior dim sum cooks

CAPELLA HOTEL, SINGAPORE