Assistant Cook

PRINCE ROASTERIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PRINCE ROASTERIA PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an Assistant Cook to ensure kitchen efficiency and assist Cooks in food preparation. This role includes maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas, managing ingredients, and cooking north Indian dishes.

The ideal candidate will handle inventory management and assist in developing new menu items while adhering to hygiene standards. Shift work capability is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen management preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities including cleaning and cutting ingredients.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean and hygienic according to standards.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper storage of kitchen supplies.
• Maintain and manage kitchen expenses and budgets.
• Develop new menu items and enhance existing ones.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene standards

Ability to cook north Indian food

Inventory management

Ability to do shift work

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.