JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Kitchen operation

• Support the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and coordinate line cooks during service.
• Ensure food is prepared on time and meets quality standards.
• Train and guide junior staff on recipes, plating, and kitchen procedures.
• Assist Sous Chef to do planning for roster.
• To take charge in the absent of Sous Chef during off day or leaves

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Assist in preparing and cooking dishes according to established recipes and standards
• To ensure consistency in taste, presentation and portion size
• Assisting to develop and refine menu items in collaboration with the culinary team

Kitchen Supervision

• Supervise line cooks and other kitchen staff in the absence of Sous Chef
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff on proper techniques, safety and hygiene
• Assist in scheduling and delegating task to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness and sanitation
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations
• Monitor food storage, food handling and assisting in waste management procedures
• Conduct regular checks on food storage, labeling, and temperature control.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Assist in ordering ingredients and managing stock levels to minimize waste
• To help on monitoring food costs and portion control to maintain profitability

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Sous Chef to execute service efficiently
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery

Requirements

Qualifications

• SPM
• Diploma/degree in Culinary Arts or any related courses

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of kitchen experience
• Possess at least 2 years as Chef de Partie in the same related field

Skills

• Computer literate (MS Words, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Menu costing
• Inventory software
• Food safety knowledge, HACCP, sanitation, and personal hygiene
• Understand Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and ready to reinforce together with the company