Assistant Cook

DING FENG GOURMET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local gourmet kitchen in Singapore seeks an Assistant Cook to assist in food preparation and maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen. You will support the Cook with chopping and sanitizing tasks, wash utensils, manage inventory, and participate in developing new menu items. Ideal candidates must have excellent multitasking skills and knowledge of food safety practices. This position requires flexibility to work shifts and a knack for cooking north Indian dishes.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation activities, including chopping and cleaning.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in food handling.
• Ability to manage kitchen inventory and expenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation tasks.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas.
• Manage inventory and organize the storeroom.
• Create and develop new menu items.
• Maintain clean work areas and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Recipes

Excellent Communication Skills

Cooking

Inventory Control

Time Management

Sanitation

Able To Multitask

HACCP

Job description

Assistant Cook helps maintain an orderly kitchen and supports Cooks in preparing and arranging food. The role includes cleaning the kitchen area, washing dishes and utensils, and ensuring the Cook has everything needed for efficient operation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping, and peeling food ingredients.
• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas according to company and industry hygiene codes and health and safety standards.
• Washing, disinfecting, and properly storing cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Buying, weighing, and storing ingredients and food supplies.
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments, including cutters, knives, mixers, and ovens.
• Managing inventory, unloading supplies, and organising the storeroom.
• Participating in and/or contributing to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.
• Maintaining clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Developing new menu items while improvising existing ones.
• Maintaining and managing kitchen expenses, food costs, inventory, and staffing within budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Recipes
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Childcare
• Ingredients
• Able To Multitask
• Cooking
• Inventory
• Unloading
• Sanitation
• Inventory Control
• Time Management
• Assembling
• HACCP
• Hazard Analysis
• Cut
• Food Service