ASSISTANT COOK

HOBBIES PURSUIT DELICACIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support food preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and manage inventory. Ideal candidates should have experience in a kitchen setting and the ability to prepare north Indian dishes. This role requires flexibility for shift work and an eagerness to contribute to menu development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work in shifts and adapt to busy environments.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Manage food inventory and supplies.
• Create new menu items as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleaning and sanitising

Cooking north Indian food

Inventory management

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.