Restaurant Assistant Cook

Job Brief:

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.

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

Skills Required:

• In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols
• Strong team spirit
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Two years or more experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry
• Working knowledge of mathematical principles such as ratios and proportions
• Good dexterity
• Excellent communication skills