Assistant Cook

URBAN BISTRO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,900 - 39,060; Full time

Job summary

URBAN BISTRO PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Cook to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently. The candidate will assist the Cook with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and manage inventory.

Key responsibilities include preparing food ingredients, sanitizing kitchen areas, and managing kitchen expenses. Familiarity with North Indian cuisine and the ability to work shifts are essential. This position offers an engaging environment in a vibrant culinary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards related to food service.
• Ability to manage kitchen expenses and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities like chopping and cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Manage and organize kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Participate in improving kitchen operations and productivity.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation and hygiene practices

Inventory management

Cooking North Indian food

Ability to work in shifts

Tools

Kitchen appliances

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.