ASSISTANT COOK

HAOLEEDA FOOD TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HAOLEEDA FOOD TRADING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support cooks, keep the kitchen orderly and help with food preparation and presentation.

You will cleanliness, sanitation, inventory tasks and assist in developing new menu items, including North Indian dishes. Shift work is required.

This role focuses on cost control and efficient kitchen operation within budget, contributing to a high standard of service.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting cooks with food preparation and prep work.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in kitchens.
• Ability to manage ingredients and utensils safely.
• Experience with inventory and stock management helpful.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings.
• Able to cook North Indian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities, including cleaning, chopping, and peeling.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas according to hygiene codes.
• Wash, disinfect and store cooking utensils and equipment properly.
• Buy, weigh and store ingredients and supplies.
• Operate kitchen appliances such as cutters, knives, mixers, and ovens.
• Manage inventory, unload supplies and organise the storeroom.
• Participate in programs to improve service quality and productivity.
• Maintain clean work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Develop new menu items while improvising existing ones.
• Maintain kitchen expenses, food costs, inventory and staffing within budget.
• Able to cook North Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen cleanliness

Sanitation

Inventory management

North Indian cooking

Teamwork

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.