Production · Singapore

Production kitchen cook (various sections)

Join Grain: Create and perfect dishes, maintain quality, and grow with a passionate team.

We’re looking for someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to create great food and new culinary experiences.

You will:

Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of food stations.
Ensure that ingredients are prepared in accordance with SOPs.
Keep a sanitised and orderly environment in the kitchen.
Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and equipment.
Prepare ingredients, training will be provided
Ensure great presentation of dishes.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
Check the quality of ingredients.
Monitor stock and place orders for mise en place.

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience in maintaining rigorous high quality and safety standards.
Passionate with various styles and techniques necessary to develop and execute menus.
Hungry to expand knowledge base and skill set.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to follow all hygiene procedures.
Ability to work in a team.
Great physical condition and stamina.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ):

1. What cook positions are currently available at Grain's production kitchen?

Our production kitchen is organised like a Western or hotel kitchen, with different teams working across specialised sections. We are currently hiring for the following roles:

Garde Manger - prepares salads, dressings, sandwiches, fruits, chilled meals, canapés, and breakfast items.
Wok (Friturier / Beverages) - manages all deep-fried products and prepares beverages.
Rôtisseur - operates combi-ovens to cook vegetables, rice, chicken, and fish.
Pâtissier - handles pastries, desserts, canapés, and dim sum production.
Meal Box Assembly / Ember Smokery / Live Station Carvery / Tournant - involves assembling meal boxes, working with Ember products, working with carvery products, and supporting across sections as needed.

2. What is it like working at Grain?

At Grain, you’ll be part of a fast-growing but lean and focused team, working together to make a real-world impact through food.

Our production kitchen is a high-speed, high-volume environment - fast-paced, hands-on, and physically demanding. It can be intense, but also deeply rewarding for those who thrive on teamwork and take pride in delivering quality food at scale.

3. What are the working hours and number of work days per week?

We operate on a 6-day work week. A shift typically starts between 2AM to 3AM and ends around 2PM. This is adjusted according to the daily operational needs of the business.

4. How is overtime calculated and compensated?

Any hours worked beyond 44 hours per week are considered overtime, which is compensated at 1.5x the base hourly rate, in accordance with MOM regulations.

5. What is the salary structure like? Are there allowances or performance incentives?

Our salary structure is based on your role, experience, and skill level. A specific offer will be shared after the interview and assessment stage.

Compensation at Grain is closely tied to individual contributions and performance, with annual reviews to assess progress and growth. While we do not explicitly state performance bonuses, we are committed to recognising and rewarding strong performance, consistent attendance, and meaningful contributions to team goals.

Team members are also eligible for monthly incentives:

Team KPIs incentive - up to $400/month, based on food quality and defect rates
Bonus (sales commission) - no cap; based on how much company sales exceed monthly targets

These incentives are designed to reward team performance and drive overall business results.

We do not provide fixed monthly allowances such as transport or meals, as these are factored into the overall pay. However, we do provide:

Company-paid transport when public transport is unavailable
Daily duty meals (lunch) for team members

6. Are there medical or insurance benefits?

Yes, Grain provides basic medical insurance coverage for our team. At this time, we do not offer additional dental or wellness allowances, as they are factored into the overall compensation.

7. What leave benefits are provided?

Team members receive:

14 days of annual leave
1 additional day off for your birthday
Sick leave and other statutory leave as per MOM regulations

In addition, Grain usually pauses operations at year-end, from the last day of the year through the first week of January. This period is paid time off and offered on top of the regular leave entitlements.

8. What is the probation period and how is confirmation assessed?

The standard probation period is 3 months. It may be extended depending on individual performance and contribution. We provide regular feedback during this period to support your development.

9. Are there opportunities for training and career progression?

Yes, career growth and development are a big part of what we do at Grain. You’ll have the chance to take real ownership of your role and drive your own results and progression.

We provide training and regular feedback to support your growth, and conduct annual performance reviews to assess development and contributions. Career progression is based on merit, performance, and initiative, and many of our team members have moved across sections or stepped into more senior roles over time.

Department: Production
Locations: Singapore
Employment type: Full-time

WHAT’S THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?

The process can differ between roles, but we usually start with a quick screening call followed by in-person interviews to be sure we’re on the same page and a good fit for each other.

1. Quick 45 minute screening interview to make sure we are on the same page. Here, we try to briefly understand cultural fit, where you’re at, what you’re optimising for, strengths and weaknesses, relevant experience, etc.

2. 1–1.5 hour deeper interview with the functional lead. There may be some overlapping questions here — we don’t compare notes between interviews to keep the process independent.

3. [Only certain roles] 3–4 hour practical interview.

4. [Only certain roles] Interview with CEO/COO.

5. Reference check.

If you have read this far, some useful tips:

• Always follow up after each interview - tell us things you learned, what you enjoyed, why you would be a good fit, ask more questions, supplement your answers — this will go a long way!

• This is a basic detail but people fail at it and we are the kind of company that likes helping you out — reply all in your emails. Make sure everyone that needs to be in the loop (especially your champions in this case!) are to/cc-ed in each thread.

• “Any questions for me?” → The right answer is always yes. And belt out the 3 questions you prepared for this interview. Some good questions: “How did I do in this interview? Please give me brutal feedback.”, “Pre-mortem: If I joined Grain and I was no longer with you all in 6-12 months. Why?”, “What do you think are the most important traits for this job?”

• Pro tip for sales interviews: Sales is more about asking questions, instead of talking. Learn this in 1:38 minutes here.

Production · Singapore

Production kitchen cook (various sections)

Join Grain: Create and perfect dishes, maintain quality, and grow with a passionate team.

Loading application form

Already working at Grain?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.