Assistant Cook

STAR FOOD WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR FOOD WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the kitchen team. You will assist Cooks with meal prep, ensure the kitchen is orderly and help arrange ingredients and dishes.

Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitising prep areas, washing utensils, managing inventory, storing supplies, and operating kitchen equipment. The role requires ability to work shifts and a willingness to prepare North Indian dishes.

Qualifications

• Assist in food preparation and basic cooking tasks.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen areas per hygiene codes and health standards.
• Manage inventory and store ingredients properly.
• Ability to work shifts and handle kitchen equipment safely.
• Cook North Indian dishes when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food prep and basic cooking tasks.
• Clean, wash and sanitise kitchen and utensils.
• Maintain inventory and store supplies correctly.
• Operate kitchen appliances and equipment safely.
• Maintain clean work areas and support quality service.
• Develop menu items and improvise existing ones within budget.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene & sanitation

Inventory management

Shift work

North Indian cooking

Team support

Job description

Assistant Cook Job Description:

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.