Assistant Cook

TOP PERFORMANCE ENGAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TOP PERFORMANCE ENGAGEMENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the kitchen staff in food preparation and management. The ideal candidate will assist in cooking north Indian cuisine, maintain a clean work area, and manage kitchen inventory efficiently.

Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing preparation areas, cooking, and managing ingredient supplies. We are looking for someone who can work shifts and has a keen understanding of kitchen hygiene standards. Join us to create a vibrant culinary experience!

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Able to handle cooking appliances and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas and utensils.
• Manage inventory and organize food supplies.
• Develop new menu items and improvise existing ones.
• Cook north Indian food.

Skills

Ability to cook north Indian food

Familiarity with kitchen hygiene standards

Inventory management

Food preparation skills

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Knives and cutters

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.