Assistant Cook

DOUBLE YUMMY CUISINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,552 - 35,712; Full time

Job summary

DOUBLE YUMMY CUISINE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to ensure the kitchen is orderly and assist with food preparation tasks. You will play a vital role in maintaining hygiene standards while working efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate should have experience in cooking, specifically North Indian dishes, be able to manage kitchen inventory, and work flexible shift hours. Join us in creating delicious meals!

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation activities, such as cleaning and cutting ingredients.
• Knowledge of hygiene codes and health and safety standards.
• Ability to manage kitchen expenses and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas.
• Wash and store kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Buy and store food supplies.
• Operate kitchen appliances and instruments.
• Manage inventory and organise the storeroom.
• Maintain clean work areas and utensils.
• Develop new menu items.
• Manage kitchen expenses and food costs.
• Cook North Indian food.
• Work shifts as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene standards

Inventory management

Cooking North Indian food

Ability to do shift work

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.