Description & Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food items according to approved recipes, menus, quality standards, and production schedules.
- Assist with food preparation, cutting, washing, measuring, mixing, cooking, and portioning as assigned.
- Ensure food is prepared and served in a safe, hygienic, and timely manner.
- Maintain proper food hygiene and sanitation throughout food preparation and cooking activities.
- Operate kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances safely and correctly.
- Check the quality, freshness, and condition of food ingredients before use.
- Properly store food ingredients and prepared items according to applicable storage and safety procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, utensils, and surrounding areas.
- Minimize food waste and use ingredients efficiently.
- Follow workplace health, safety, fire-safety, and food-handling procedures.
- Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Complete assigned kitchen duties within the required time and maintain consistent food quality.
- Report damaged equipment, shortages, spoiled ingredients, safety concerns, or other operational problems to the supervisor.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and comply with organizational rules and procedures.
- Perform other related kitchen duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Level II or above in Kitchen Operations, Food Preparation, Food Production, Hospitality, or a related field.
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Work Experience:
- Level II: At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Level III or above: Relevant experience is not mandatory, but practical kitchen skills will be an advantage.
- Ability to prepare, cook, portion, and present different types of food according to established standards.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
- Ability to properly operate and maintain common kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment and under pressure.
- Good teamwork, communication, discipline, and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, workplace procedures, and safety standards.
- Physically capable of performing kitchen duties, including standing for extended periods and handling kitchen materials and equipment.
- Willingness to work shift schedules, weekends, and holidays when required.
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness, personal hygiene, and an organized working environment.