Assistant Cook

BAO'S PASTRY ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BAO'S PASTRY ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Cook to help the kitchen run smoothly.

You will support Cooks in food preparation, cleaning, and inventory management while ensuring hygiene standards. The role requires willingness to learn and to work in shifts, with a focus on efficient kitchen operation and North Indian cooking. The position involves handling utensils, operating ovens and mixers, and contributing to menu development within budgeted restraints.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines.
• Able to work in shifts.
• Willingness to learn and support cooking staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cleaning.
• Clean and sanitise preparation areas.
• Wash and store utensils and equipment.
• Manage ingredients and inventory.
• Operate kitchen appliances and instruments.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Develop new menu items.
• Manage kitchen expenses and food costs.
• Able to cook North Indian dishes.
• Able to work in shifts.

Skills

Food prep

Hygiene

Inventory management

Shift work

North Indian cooking

Tools

Knives

Mixers

Ovens

Cutters

Utensils

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.