Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our Kueh Department. The ideal candidate will support the Sous Chef in overseeing daily kueh production, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to HarriAnns authentic Nyonya heritage. This role is ideal for someone with strong culinary fundamentals, hands-on production leadership experience, and a passion for traditional handmade kueh.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Sous Chef in managing daily kueh production, preparation, and workflow
- Ensure all kueh are produced with consistent taste, texture, and presentation standards
- Supervise, guide, and train production staff on proper techniques, portioning, and processes
- Support recipe development, including refining traditional kueh and testing new product ideas
- Oversee dough preparation, steaming, cooking, moulding, wrapping, filling, and finishing work
- Monitor production timelines to meet daily order requirements and ensure efficiency
- Manage inventory of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging items assist in stock-taking and requisitions
- Uphold strict hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards across the production area
- Take charge in the Sous Chef's absence and lead the team to ensure smooth operations
Qualities:
- At least 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in kueh, pastry, or bakery production
- Experience with traditional Nyonya kueh production is an advantage but not compulsory
- Strong interest in heritage food, new recipes, and continuous improvement of products
- Good teamwork, communication skills, and ability to handle production pressure and timelines
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and pick up new methods, techniques, and machinery where required
Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at [Confidential Information].
At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.
