Assistant Cook

SELERA BONDA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Selera Bonda Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Cook and kitchen team in daily food preparation and cooking. You will prep ingredients, assist with cooking, and help keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in a kitchen, basic knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment while learning new techniques and following standard recipes.

Qualifications

• 4 years of kitchen experience in a restaurant, canteen, or central kitchen.
• Basic knife skills and willingness to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep: wash, peel, chop, slice, marinate, and portion ingredients.
• Help prepare basic dishes, sides, and sauces following standard recipes.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene, including handwashing and PPE.
• Keep workstations and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Receive and store deliveries, label items, and rotate stock (FIFO).
• Assist with plating, packing meals, and covering stations during busy service.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking support

Food safety

Kitchen organization

Job description

We are looking for a hardworking and dependable Assistant Cook to support our Head Cook and kitchen team in daily food preparation and cooking. You will help prep ingredients, assist with cooking dishes, and keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Food Prep: Wash, peel, chop, slice, marinate, and portion raw ingredients according to daily prep lists.
• Support Cooking Operations: Help prepare basic dishes, sides, and sauces following standard recipes and instructions from the Cook or Chef.
• Maintain Food Safety & Hygiene: Follow strict cleanliness and food safety practices, including proper handwashing, wearing PPE, and preventing cross-contamination.
• Keep Kitchen Clean: Clean and sanitize workstations, cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment throughout and after each shift.
• Manage Stock & Storage: Receive and unpack ingredient deliveries, label items properly, and rotate stock using FIFO (First-In, First-Out).
• Support Kitchen Team: Assist with plating, packing meals, and covering stations during busy service hours.

Requirements

• 4 year of experience in a kitchen, restaurant, canteen, or central kitchen
• Basic knife skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment.