ASSISTANT COOK

PIN WEI TRADITIONAL FOOD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local traditional food company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist in food preparation and maintain order in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in cooking, particularly north Indian cuisine, and be able to manage kitchen inventory and expenses. This position requires the ability to work shifts. Competitive salary and opportunities for creativity in menu development offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to assist in cooking and managing kitchen expenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas.
• Manage inventory and organize storeroom.
• Maintain clean work areas and utensils.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Cooking north Indian food

Ability to do shift work

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.

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 with in budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.