ASSITANT COOK

MUSIC TOWN LOUNGE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Cook to help maintain kitchen efficiency and assist with food preparation. The ideal candidate should be proactive in maintaining hygiene and inventory, can cook north Indian dishes, and is open to shift work. This role emphasizes collaboration with the Cook to enhance kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen environments with food preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards and safety practices.
• Ability to manage kitchen inventory and expenses effectively.
• Must be willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation activities.
• Clean and sanitise cooking areas according to standards.
• Wash and store kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Manage kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Develop new menu items.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Inventory management

Knowledge of north Indian food

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.