Assistant Cook

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

Job summary

JUSTEAT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support kitchen operations. The role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and managing kitchen inventory.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food handling, knowledge of hygiene standards, and capability in cooking north Indian cuisine. Shift work is required. This position is integral to ensuring a well-functioning kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and handling.
• Understanding of kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas.
• Manage inventory and organize the storeroom.
• Develop new menu items and manage kitchen expenses.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Inventory management

North Indian cuisine

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.

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.