Assistant Cook

SUPER CHEF PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,552 - 31,248; Full time

Job summary

SUPER CHEF PTE. LTD. is seeking an Assistant Cook responsible for assisting the Cook in preparing various dishes and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You will engage in food preparation tasks, manage kitchen inventory, and ensure hygiene practices are followed.

The ideal candidate should be skilled in north Indian cooking and able to work shifts. Responsibilities include cleaning preparation areas, storing utensils, and improvising menu items based on kitchen needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities like cleaning and chopping.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas.
• Manage kitchen inventory and supplies.

Skills

Food preparation assistance

Kitchen hygiene knowledge

Inventory management

North Indian cooking skills

Ability to work in shifts

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.