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Your tasks

Prepare and cook food by assembling and portioning ingredients, executing cooking techniques under supervision, and maintaining consistent dish quality. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety, manage inventory, support service during busy periods, and assist in training junior staff.

• Assemble, wash, peel, chop, and portion ingredients according to standard recipes to ensure accurate preparation
• Execute cooking techniques such as wok-frying, boiling, sautéing, or plating under the head chef’s supervision to maintain dish quality
• Ensure consistent taste, presentation, and portion control for all dishes served
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, equipment, and prep areas during and after service to uphold hygiene standards
• Follow local food hygiene, sanitation, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure safety
• Properly dispose of waste and store kitchen tools safely to maintain a safe work environment
• Receive, unpack, label, and rotate food deliveries to check expiry dates and minimize spoilage
• Monitor stock levels, track ingredient usage, and assist with ordering or preparing requisition forms to support inventory management
• Support kitchen crew during high-volume service by retrieving items and plating food efficiently
• Guide or supervise junior kitchen assistants and assist in training new staff to maintain team performance
• Assist the head chef with menu development, recipe testing, and monitoring food costs to support kitchen operations
• Stand for long hours, work in hot and humid environments, and lift heavy supplies as required by kitchen demands
• Flexible to work in any shifts, especially in split shifts.
• The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends)

Requirements

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Strong knife skills demonstrated through precise ingredient preparation
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques applied in daily food preparation
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Teamwork skills to collaborate with kitchen staff and support smooth operations