ASSISTANT COOK

LAKSHMI VILAS DRINK N DINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and managing inventory. Candidates should have experience with North Indian cuisine and be able to work shifts. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about cooking and food management.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen environment preferable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to do shift work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas.
• Manage kitchen inventory and supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

North Indian cuisine

Tools

Kitchen appliances

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.

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.