Job Summary
Support daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, maintaining hygiene, assisting food preparation, and ensuring smooth service in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and handle vegetables, meat, seafood, and other ingredients by washing, cutting, peeling, portioning, and marinating according to kitchen requirements
- Assist with cooking and wok preparation to support meal production as needed
- Prepare sauces, seasonings, and ingredients following recipes and instructions accurately
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen workstations, utensils, and equipment to comply with food safety standards
- Store ingredients properly and apply FIFO procedures to ensure ingredient freshness
- Inspect food quality and freshness before preparation to uphold high standards
- Receive, organize, and store kitchen supplies efficiently to maintain workflow
- Minimize food wastage by using ingredients efficiently during preparation
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods to maintain smooth operations
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards consistently
- Update and maintain accurate ingredient stock records for effective inventory control
- Monitor ingredient levels and notify the supervisor promptly when replenishment is needed
- Assist the frontline/service team during busy periods to ensure customer satisfaction
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor to support daily kitchen operations
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Experience working in a restaurant, catering operation, or commercial kitchen
- Familiarity with ingredients, sauces, seasonings, and preparation methods relevant to the cuisine
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques applicable to the kitchen's menu
- Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods during shifts
- Hardworking, responsible, punctual, and willing to learn
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
