ASSISTANT COOK

HABIB CUISINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cuisine restaurant in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate should have strong food preparation skills, knowledge of hygiene standards, and be able to cook North Indian food. This role requires flexibility for shift work and managing inventory within budgetary limits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Manage kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Contribute to menu development.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Cleanliness and hygiene

Inventory management

Cooking North Indian food

Ability to work in shifts

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.