Cook I - #1090489

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Cook meals for residents and staff, based on standard recipes and cooking methods in a timely manner
• Operate kitchen equipment effectively and measure seasoning with the right utensils
• Prioritize cooking processes to achieve smooth and effective results, and assist the Demi Chef and CDP in the daily food preparation process
• Dish out residents and staff meals
• Cook special dietary meals according to requirement 
• Assist Chef De Partie (CDP) and Demi Chef in dry stock replenishment
• Maintain FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) to ensure proper stock rotation and the tidiness of the storeroom 
• Deputise Demi Chef in his/her absence
• Distribute and collect food warmer and food bags to/from the residences
• Ensure all cooking utensils and equipment are clean and sanitized according to standard food safety regulations
• Practise personal hygiene practices at all times
• Ensure all work stations are clean, neat and tidy
• Ensure all food remnants are removed after production cook
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned by Demi Chef, Chef De Partie and CKM
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS (include shift work, perm night shift, etc.)

• Minimum Primary School Education or equivalent
• Able to understand and speak basic English
• At least 3 years of relevant culinary experience
• Possess Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene 
• Those who possess Class 3 driving license will have an advantage

Competency Requirements

Core 

• Able to work in a fast-paced central kitchen environment (cooking and preparing in large quantities)
• Resilient, able to handle stress
• Compliant, able to listen and follow instructions
• Willing to learn
• A team player 

Technical/Functional

• Working knowledge and experience in cooking
• Working knowledge and skills in kitchen operations 
• Able to perform various cuts and prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Preferably able to perform cooking techniques such as pan frying, stir frying, deep frying, roasting/baking and steaming 
• Confidence in operating kitchen equipment such as dishwasher and combi-oven

Leadership 

• Problem solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Able to carry heavy load if required (e.g. topping up of a 25kg rice sack into container)

Working Conditions

• Uniform and duty meal are provided
• Safety shoes required (yearly reimbursement, claimable after probation)
• Non-air-conditioned environment 
• No smoking allowed within the premises of the nursing home 
• Any timeslot of 8-hour shift between 4:00AM – 7:00PM
• (6-day work week, rotating shifts include work on weekends and public holidays, no fixed rest day)