ASSISTANT COOK

DING FENG CUISINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist in food preparation and maintain kitchen standards. The ideal candidate should be able to cook north Indian food and work in shifts. Responsibilities include cleaning, managing inventory, and maintaining hygiene. Experience preferred but not necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Cook or Chef preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas.
• Manage inventory and organise storeroom.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Inventory management

Ability to cook north Indian food

Hygiene and safety standards knowledge

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Knives

Job description

Overview

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