ASSISTANT COOK

SHAN MING FOOD CATERING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food catering service in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to support food preparation and maintain an organized kitchen environment. Candidates should be adept at cleaning, organizing, and assisting in the cooking process, especially with north Indian cuisine. The role requires the ability to handle shift work. Successful candidates will manage food costs and participate in improving kitchen efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting in food preparation activities.
• Able to maintain cleanliness in kitchen and work areas.
• Familiarity with operating kitchen appliances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitise food preparation areas.
• Wash and store cooking and kitchen utensils.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Knowledge of hygiene standards

Ability to cook north Indian food

Flexibility for 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