Assistant Cook

CRYSTAL PARADISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CRYSTAL PARADISE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Cook. This role involves assisting the Cook in preparing and arranging food, ensuring the kitchen is orderly, and handling cleaning and sanitisation duties. Applicants must manage inventory, maintain kitchen hygiene, and be capable of cooking North Indian food.

Candidates should be prepared to work shifts and demonstrate strong food preparation skills. This position is essential for maintaining the efficiency of kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a kitchen.
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of preparation areas and utensils.
• Manage inventory and kitchen expenses.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Cooking North Indian food

Hygiene standards

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.