Assistant Cook

CRADLEWORLD HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CRADLEWORLD HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to maintain kitchen order and assist in food preparation. Key duties include cleaning kitchen areas, washing utensils, and managing inventory.

The ideal candidate should have experience in food preparation and cook north Indian cuisine. Shift work is required, along with the ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles, preferably as a cook or assistant cook.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities, including chopping and cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas according to hygiene codes.
• Manage kitchen inventory and store ingredients effectively.
• Cook north Indian dishes and help develop new menu items.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene and sanitation

Inventory management

Ability to cook north Indian food

Work in shifts

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.