Assistant Cook

LE YI MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LE YI MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Cook to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting the head cook. The role involves managing kitchen supplies, cooking north Indian dishes, and maintaining standards of hygiene.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a cooking environment, knowledge of food hygiene standards, and the ability to work in shifts. A focus on cleanliness and efficiency is vital for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen environments, especially assisting in food preparation.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to cook diverse dishes, particularly north Indian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in preparing and arranging food.
• Maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas according to hygiene standards.
• Handle kitchen utensils, equipment, and supplies efficiently.
• Manage inventory and kitchen expenses within budget.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleanliness and sanitation

Inventory management

Cooking north Indian food

Ability to work 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 within budgetary limits.
• Able to cook north Indian food.
• Able to do shift work.