Assistant Cook

T&T Supermarket is a well-established and reputable supermarket chain specializing in Asian food products, catering to a diverse customer base across multiple locations. Known for its dedication to quality, freshness, and authenticity, T&T Supermarket has earned a strong presence in the retail food industry by offering a wide range of fresh produce, seafood, meats, frozen products, prepared foods, and specialty items. With a commitment to providing exceptional service and maintaining high standards, T&T Supermarket operates several stores, food processing and production centers, as well as warehouses and distribution facilities.

The company fosters a work environment centered on health and safety, upholding rigorous policies and measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its employees and customers. T&T Supermarket also prides itself on its inclusive and diverse workplace, emphasizing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, or disability.

The Assistant Cook position at T&T Supermarket plays a crucial role in supporting the Head Cook or their delegate in food preparation tasks at assigned stores or Central Kitchens. This position involves duties such as chopping, cutting, marinating, and peeling ingredients, ensuring the preparation aligns with established procedures and quality standards. The Assistant Cook is also responsible for inspecting incoming food products for quality and quantity, storing goods in appropriate conditions, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and food storage areas. Proper handling of kitchen utensils, containers, equipment, and maintaining sanitary conditions are vital responsibilities.

This role requires adherence to kitchen safety protocols and food safety standards, including accurate documentation of temperature records and implementing the FIFO (first in, first out) system to manage food inventory. The Assistant Cook ensures that recipes, ingredients, quantities, and cooking times follow standard operating procedures, supporting the consistency and quality of the food served.

Ideal candidates should have prior experience in preparing kitchen products such as BBQ, hot foods, dim sum, sushi, or other semi-finished products. They are expected to possess relevant knowledge of workplace health and safety practices and hold food safety certifications. Communication skills in English are necessary, and proficiency in Chinese languages like Cantonese or Mandarin is advantageous. Additionally, flexibility in working various shifts including weekdays, weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings is required, along with basic computer skills for tasks including MS Office usage.

The role offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including paid holiday leave, premium pay for holiday work hours, generous paid time off encompassing annual vacation, sick days, marriage and bereavement leave, and medical, dental, and vision care coverage. Benefits also include life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid training, staff discounts, subsidized meals, birthday cakes, long service awards, and staff recreation activities.

Working at T&T Supermarket as an Assistant Cook means joining a dedicated team focused on food safety, quality, and customer service in a dynamic and supportive environment. The company promotes continuous improvement and values employees who contribute their skills to uphold the brand’s strong reputation and operational excellence.