Assistant Cook

JOYFULDAY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JOYFULDAY PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Cook to support food preparation and maintain kitchen standards in Singapore. The role includes cleaning, organizing, and assisting with cooking tasks, specifically north Indian food.

The ideal candidate should have experience in food preparation, be knowledgeable of hygiene practices, and possess the ability to work shifts. Join us for an exciting opportunity to enhance your culinary skills!

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to assist in cooking and food preparation activities.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, such as cleaning and cutting ingredients.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas.
• Washing and storing kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Manage inventory and organize the storeroom.
• Contribute to improving kitchen quality and productivity.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Knowledge of north Indian food

Operating kitchen appliances

Cleaning and sanitizing

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.