Assistant Cook

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

Job summary

A food service company in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Cook to assist in food preparation and maintain an orderly kitchen environment. Responsibilities include assisting in cooking, cleaning and sanitising kitchen areas, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, multitasking abilities, and experience in cooking North Indian dishes. The role requires flexibility for shift work.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking north Indian food.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas.
• Wash and store cooking utensils and equipment.
• Manage inventory and supply organisation.
• Maintain clean work areas and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking

Excellent Communication Skills

Time Management

Inventory Control

Sanitation

HACCP

Able To Multitask

Job description

Assistant Cook helps maintain an orderly kitchen and supports Cooks in preparing and arranging food. The role includes cleaning the kitchen area, washing dishes and utensils, and ensuring the Cook has everything needed for efficient operation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping, and peeling food ingredients.
• Cleaning and sanitising the food preparation areas according to 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.
• Participating in and/or contributing to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.
• Maintaining clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Developing new menu items while improvising existing ones.
• Maintaining and managing kitchen expenses, food costs, inventory, and staffing within budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Recipes
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Childcare
• Ingredients
• Able To Multitask
• Cooking
• Inventory
• Unloading
• Sanitation
• Inventory Control
• Time Management
• Assembling
• HACCP
• Hazard Analysis
• Cut
• Food Service