Cook II

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for cooking rice and porridge, vegetable and fruit cutting, soft and blended diet.

Assist Cook I in meal cooking and preparation, delivery of food trolleys and food bags to residences and staff.

• Prepare daily soup, dessert and beverages in a timely manner

• Cook rice and porridge, cut and pack daily fruits in a timely manner

• Prepare soft and blended diet timely and according to hygiene, dietary standards and requests

• Ensure food trolleys, food bags, crockeries and cutleries are ready for meal delivery

• Send and collect food trolleys from residences for every meal in a timely manner

• Assist Driver to load and unload food bags

• Assist Cook I in daily meals preparation for residents and staff

• Assist steward in dishwashing

• Assist Cook I in daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment at work station

• Ensure all received goods are stored properly

• Remove all carton boxed and arrange items based on first-in-first-out (FIFO) standards

• Maintain a clean, neat and tidy, pest-free storage and dry store

• Practice good personal hygiene practices at all times

• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned by the management 

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

• Minimum Primary School Education or equivalent

• Able to understand and speak basic English

• At least 1 year 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

• Confidence in operating kitchen equipment such as dishwasher and combi-oven

Leadership

• Problem solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift heavy objects/Must be able to stand for long hours

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 5:00AM – 7:00PM 
  (6-day work week, rotating shifts include work on weekends and public holidays, no fixed rest day)