Assistant Cook

PIN WEI TRADITIONAL FOOD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,320 - 33,480; Full time

Job summary

PIN WEI TRADITIONAL FOOD PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Cook to support food preparation and maintain kitchen order. Responsibilities include assisting the Cook, sanitising preparation areas, and managing kitchen inventory.

The ideal candidate should have experience in food preparation and knowledge of hygiene standards. This role also requires the ability to develop menu items and manage kitchen costs effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in food preparation.
• Knowledge of hygiene codes and health standards.
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas.
• Manage inventory and organise the storeroom.
• Develop new menu items and maintain kitchen budget.

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.