ASSISTANT COOK

FOOD FUSION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food service company in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Cook to maintain kitchen order and assist in food preparation. You will be responsible for safe food handling practices, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates should have experience in cooking North Indian cuisine and the willingness to work in shifts. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for creative menu development.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene codes and safety standards.
• Ability to manage inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas.
• Properly store cooking utensils and equipment.
• Handle inventory and organize the storeroom.
• Contribute to menu development and manage kitchen expenses.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene practices

Inventory management

Ability to cook North Indian food

Shift work

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Knife skills

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.