Assistant Cook

GOODNESS HARMONY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,088 - 24,552; Full time

Job summary

GOODNESS HARMONY PTE. LTD. is looking for an Assistant Cook in Singapore. The Assistant Cook will assist the Chef in food preparations and ensure cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsibilities include managing inventory, cooking, and supporting menu development.

Ideal candidates should have experience in North Indian cooking and be able to work shifts. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining hygiene and efficiency in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen organization.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards in food service.
• Ability to manage kitchen inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas.
• Manage inventory and organize the storeroom.
• Create and improvise menu items.
• Able to cook North Indian food.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Hygiene and safety standards knowledge

Inventory management

North Indian cooking

Shift work flexibility

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.