ASSISTANT COOK

GNS FOODS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GNS FOODS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support Cooks with food preparation, hygiene, and kitchen organization.

You will assist with cleaning, cutting, weighing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining inventory while ensuring food safety standards. The role requires willingness to work shifts and contribute to menu development as needed.

This position focuses on efficient kitchen operations and cost control within budgetary limits.

Qualifications

• Must assist in food preparation tasks including cleaning, cutting and peeling ingredients.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitisation of food prep areas.
• Assist in inventory, stocking and storing ingredients.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling ingredients.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas following hygiene codes and safety standards.
• Wash and store utensils and equipment properly after use.
• Assist in weighing, portioning and storing ingredients and supplies.
• Operate kitchen appliances including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens.
• Maintain clean work areas, inventory, and storeroom organization.
• Participate in programs to improve service quality and productivity.
• Develop and contribute to menu items and recipes as needed.
• Manage kitchen expenses and food costs within budget.
• Able to cook north Indian food and perform shift work.

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 with in budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.