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Assistant Cook
- Black River
- Negotiable
- Posted Aug 4, 2026
- Closing 04/09/2026
- Tourism / Travel
- Assistant Cook
- Culinary Assistant
- Cooking Trainee
- Kitchen Aide
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilties:
- Assist with food preparation and cooking as required.
- Prepare the counter to the standards laid down by the Head Cook.
- Serve all food and beverages at the specified times.
- Strictly adheres to all recipes, methods and instructions from supervisor.
- Ensure daily knowledge of the food to be served, together with the appropriate garnish and portions.
- Consistently checks temperatures in foods and follows proper procedures in regards to chilling, re-heating, and hot and cold holding food.
- Assist with the washing-up of all light equipment in the servery and kitchen.
- Collect and remove to the appropriate area all dirty prep equipment and any other light equipment.
- Clean all aspects of the kitchen area & store rooms.
- Ensure that all floor and wall surfaces are kept clean to the prescribed height.
- Ensure that the store area is kept clean and tidy.
- Carry out deep clean as specified by the management.
- Maintain competent hygiene standards.
- Following company or competent policy in dealing with customer comments or complaints.
- Comply with Health and Safety Regulations and Fire Policy. Report hazards to management.
- Keep the cooking area and equipment clean & hygienic.
- Prepare cooking ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, salads, and foods for cooking.
- Move the kitchen utensils wherever needed.
- Follow & implement the kitchen safety regulations.
- Work collaboratively with other team members, managers, and departments ensuring the success of the facility minimizing outages and waste.
Candidate Profile:
- National Certificate Level 3 (NC3) in Food Operation or equivalent qualifications.
- At least 2 years of experience in the same field
- Valid Food Handler Certificate
- High level of professionalism
- Team Oriented
- Optimistic and upbeat attitude
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong verbal and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure