ASSISTANT COOK

DUTUM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local culinary firm in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the head chef in preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking tasks, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Key responsibilities include ingredient preparation, meat portioning, and adhering to food safety protocols. Candidates should possess basic culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This position may require long hours and strong teamwork with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, peeling, chopping, and slicing vegetables for meal preparation.
• Cutting and portioning meats according to recipes.
• Mixing and preparing sauces and marinades as required.
• Assisting with cooking items like grilling or baking under supervision.
• Arranging cooked food on plates according to presentation standards.
• Cleaning work surfaces, equipment, and utensils regularly.
• Monitoring inventory levels of ingredients and notifying the chef as needed.
• Adhering to food handling and hygiene procedures consistently.
• Collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Basic culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques

Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately

Good knife skills and ability to properly handle kitchen equipment

Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with other kitchen staff

Able to work long hours

Job description

n assistant cook is a kitchen staff member primarily responsible for supporting the head chef by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking tasks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food quality is upheld, often including chopping vegetables, prepping meats, measuring ingredients, and cleaning equipment, all while following proper food safety guidelines and working efficiently within a team environmen

Key responsibilities of an assistant cook:

• Ingredient preparation: Cleaning, peeling, chopping, and slicing vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients as needed.
• Meat preparation: Cutting and portioning meats according to recipes.
• Sauce preparation: Mixing and preparing sauces and marinades.
• Cooking tasks: Assisting with cooking items like grilling, frying, steaming, or baking under the head chef's guidance.
• Plating: Arranging cooked food on plates according to presentation standards.
• Kitchen maintenance: Cleaning work surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Stock management: Monitoring inventory levels of ingredients and notifying the chef when supplies need replenishing.
• Food safety compliance: Adhering to proper food handling and hygiene procedures.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Basic culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately
• Good knife skills and ability to properly handle kitchen equipment
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with other kitchen staff
• Able to work long hours