Assistant Cook

MUN XIANG KEE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,552 - 33,480; Full time

Job summary

MUN XIANG KEE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Cook to support the kitchen operations. The successful candidate will assist in food preparation and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen.

Key responsibilities include food preparation, managing inventory, maintaining hygiene standards and assisting in developing new menu items. The position also requires the ability to cook North Indian food and work shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Ability to handle kitchen appliances and instruments.
• Knowledge of hygiene codes and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas.
• Washing and storing cooking utensils and equipment.
• Buying and storing ingredients and food supplies.
• Operating kitchen appliances and managing inventory.
• Contributing to quality service and employee productivity programs.
• Maintaining clean work areas and utensils.
• Developing new menu items.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

North Indian cuisine

Hygiene and sanitation

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.