Assistant Cook

NEW ABUNDANCE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food services company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the kitchen's operations. The role requires assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and developing recipes, particularly for north Indian cuisine. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be able to multitask, and have experience in food service environments. This position involves shift work and a focus on hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking, especially north Indian cuisine.
• Ability to manage kitchen expenses and maintain inventory.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities including cleaning and chopping ingredients.
• Ensure cleanliness of the food preparation areas and kitchen utensils.
• Manage inventory and organize the storeroom.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.

Skills

Cooking

Excellent Communication Skills

Time Management

Inventory Control

HACCP

Sanitation

Able To Multitask

Job description

Assistant Cook helps maintain an orderly kitchen and supports Cooks in preparing and arranging food. The role includes cleaning the kitchen area, washing dishes and utensils, and ensuring the Cook has everything needed for efficient operation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping, and peeling food ingredients.
• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas according to 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.
• Participating in and/or contributing to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.
• Maintaining clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Developing new menu items while improvising existing ones.
• Maintaining and managing kitchen expenses, food costs, inventory, and staffing within budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Recipes
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Childcare
• Ingredients
• Able To Multitask
• Cooking
• Inventory
• Unloading
• Sanitation
• Inventory Control
• Time Management
• Assembling
• HACCP
• Hazard Analysis
• Cut
• Food Service