Assistant Cook

SOURCE ENGAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,320 - 31,248; Full time

Job summary

SOURCE ENGAGEMENT PTE. LTD. is looking for an Assistant Cook in Singapore. The role involves assisting Cooks in food preparation, ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen, and managing inventory effectively.

Ideal candidates must have strong food preparation skills, be able to cook north Indian dishes, and manage kitchen expenses.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Aptitude for managing kitchen inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities, such as cleaning and cutting ingredients.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas according to standards.
• Manage inventory and maintain organized storerooms.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Ability to cook north Indian food

Time management

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Knives

Mixers

Ovens

Job description

Assistant Cook Job Description

An Assistant Cook, or Assistant Chef ensures the kitchen is orderly and assists Cooks to prepare and arrange food. Their duties include cleaning the kitchen area, washing dishes and utensils and ensuring that the Cook has everything required to run the kitchen efficiently.

Assistant Cook duties and responsibilities

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients
• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas based on 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
• Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Develop new menu items while improvising the existing ones.
• Maintain and manage kitchen expenses, food costs, inventory, and staffing within budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.