Assistant Cook

  • Permanent contract
  • Full-time
  • Less than 2 years of experience (Entry level)
  • High school diploma, A levels, GED, GCSE
  • Kitchen / Cooking
Posted on 04/10/2024

Posted on 04/10/2024

Mission

Place of work

Assigned site/ camp kitchen

Reports to

Senior Cook/Head Chef

Scope and general purpose

To assist cook in preparation and presentation of food continental/Asian or bakery products.

Responsible for

• Kitchen helpers and junior assistant

Liaises with

• Camp Boss 

• Clients when Camp Boss not available on site.

Authority

• None

Main Duties

 To assist in the preparation of soups, salads, b/fast. 

• To assist in mis-en-place. 

• To ensure proper mopping and cleanliness of the kitchen 

• To observe all safety rules and procedures. 

• To ensure that all equipment and materials are not left in dangerous state. 

• To ensure all HSE rules & procedures are followed, and hazards/near miss and accidents are properly reported. 

• To raise HSE/Hazard awareness by actively participating in all HSE meetings. 

• To follow Newrest HSE plan. 

• To report and where possible to act in relation to any accident, fire incident, loss or damage. 

• To ensure proper grooming and hygiene. 

• To sort out stores and maintain stores including meat, fish, vegetable freezers and dry stores in a neat and orderly manner. 

• To sort out/dispose the garbage after each shift. 

Additional duties

Any other assignments given occasionally or daily by immediate superior or the management.

Profile

• Culinary Diploma (eg Carnegie Certificate minimum) 

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment preferred Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

• Must be able to follow instructions and adhere to food safety guidelines. 

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and tools. 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Food Preparation
Basic Cooking Knowledge
Knife Skills
Cleanliness and Sanitation
Time Management
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Food Safety Knowledge