Assistant Cook duties and responsibilities The primary duty of an Assistant Cook is to assist the Cook in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Their main duties include . 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 Assistant Cook skills and qualifications A successful Assistant Cook candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications needed to perform duties effectively. These qualifications include: . Experience in kitchen operations . In-depth unders...