Assistant Cook

Reporting to the Head Cook (or his/her delegate), the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting Head Cook to do food preparation including but not limited to: chopping, cutting, marinating and peeling at the assigned store or Central Kitchen. The Assistant Cook is also responsible for checking the quality/quantities of the receiving food products, carrying and storing the products received, the cleanliness of kitchen utensils, including tools, containers, clothes, towels, working and food storage areas.

• Responsible for the storage of food, both incoming stock
• Responsible for preparing ingredients before cooking, such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or cleaning seafood
• Ensure proper receiving is done and food is stored in the appropriate conditions
• Responsible for his or her own station, ensuring that all items are appropriately cleaned and ready for use before and after each shift
• Ensure recipes, ingredient specifications, quantity, quality, cooking time as stated in the SOPs are being executed
• Ensure the kitchen meets sanitation standards as set by the Head Chef and Food safety
• Ensure product quality, food safety, freshness and FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
• Ensure that food is properly stored and handled at all times by ensuring all temperature records are properly completed
• Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance; ensure garbage, recycled materials and other disposable items are handled timely and properly
• Possess knowledge, skills and prior experience in making Kitchen Deli products (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and/or other semi‑finished products)
• Possess 1 to 3 years and/or above relevant experience
• Possess knowledge in workplace health & safety and food safety (Food Safe Certification is preferred)
• Good communication skills
• Flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours