Assistant Cook

NEW CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD. is looking for an Assistant Cook to ensure the kitchen is orderly and assist in food preparation. Responsibilities include cleaning the kitchen, managing inventory, and operating kitchen appliances.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, knowledge of hygiene standards, and the ability to cook north Indian dishes. This role includes shift work and participation in quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and culinary activities.
• Knowledge of hygiene codes and health and safety standards.
• Ability to manage kitchen expenses and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in preparing and arranging food.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen areas.
• Manage inventory and store ingredients correctly.
• Participate in initiatives to improve service quality.

Skills

Food preparation activities

Kitchen cleanliness and sanitization

Inventory management

Cooking north Indian food

Ability to work shifts

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Kitchen 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 within budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.