PRODUCTION KITCHEN ASSISTANT (CENTRAL KITCHEN)

• Ensure production meets target according to schedule and quality standards of Company.
• Working effectively with the team, and complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
• Preparing workstation with required ingredients and equipment, and keeping station sanitary and organized throughout shift.
• Basic cooking responsibilities.
• Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labelled, covered, stored and rotated effectively.
• Overseeing inventory levels and restocking items on time.
• Supervise the preparation of production schedules, preparation and assembly of cooked products
• Following established recipes to prepare menu items.
• Following guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control.
• Able to fill in any area of kitchen at any time.
• Maintained accurate production levels to maintain a certain food cost variance
• Manage, train and supervise a team of staff to ensure efficiency.
• Establishing stock levels at end of shift and capturing information on standardized stock sheets.
• Maintains high standard of area/personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Maintains production books, recipe development, food production procedure guidelines, and general
• Ensure proper use & maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Available to work shifts and extended hours.
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned by Executive Chef

Requirements

• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Diploma, or certification in Culinary Arts is advantageous.
• Good knowledge in food products and is familiar with the food service environment
• Familiar with food handling and handling process
• Good knowledge of food hygiene law
• Hands-on execution, able to meet deadline and work under pressure
• Independent & able to work under minimum supervision
• Display a positive attitude towards learning
• Work well under pressure and have no qualms assuming additional responsibilities
• Responsible and dedicated to meet tight deadline
• Good team player and able to adapt to a fast paced environment