Assistant Cook

JK KINGS PARADISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JK KINGS PARADISE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support Cooks with food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and equipment readiness.

You will handle washing dishes, sanitising areas, and maintaining inventory while keeping within safety and hygiene standards. The role requires willingness to work shifts and contribute to menu items development.

Previous kitchen experience is helpful; training provided.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assists the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients.
• Cleans and sanitises the food preparation areas based on hygiene codes and safety standards.
• Washes, disinfects and stores cooking utensils and equipment properly.
• Buys, weighs and stores ingredients and food supplies.
• Operates a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens.
• Manages inventory, unloads supplies and organises the storeroom.
• Contributes to programs or projects to improve service quality and productivity.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Develops new menu items while improvising existing ones.
• Maintains kitchen expenses, food costs, inventory, and staffing within budget.

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.