Assistant Cook

FOOD AVENUE XPRESS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FOOD AVENUE XPRESS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to ensure an orderly kitchen while assisting with food preparation. Responsibilities include cleaning, managing inventory, and cooking north Indian dishes.

The ideal candidate should be able to operate kitchen equipment, handle a variety of tasks, and manage kitchen hygiene. Shift work is required, offering an engaging environment for culinary enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in food handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in meal preparation and manage kitchen cleaning.
• Sanitize food preparation areas and wash cooking equipment.
• Manage ingredient inventory and assist with menu development.
• Prepare various food items and handle shift work.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene standards

Operating kitchen appliances

Inventory management

Cooking north Indian food

Tools

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.

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.