Cook Helper

Rumah Makan Jati; Tangerang Selatan; On-site; IDR 36,000,000 - 54,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumah Makan Jati in South Tangerang is seeking a dedicated Cook Helper to support our kitchen team in daily food preparation and service.

You will assist chefs, prep ingredients, maintain cleanliness, handle deliveries, and help with plating while upholding high safety and hygiene standards. This hands-on role requires reliability, teamwork, and stamina to work on your feet during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen is advantageous but not required.
• Willingness to learn kitchen procedures, food handling techniques and health and safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work on your feet for extended periods.
• Excellent personal hygiene standards and commitment to food safety.
• Reliability and punctuality with a positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during peak service times.
• Basic understanding of kitchen knife safety and food preparation techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, chopping and portioning vegetables, fruits and proteins
• Assisting chefs with the preparation and cooking of dishes according to established recipes and standards
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen workspace, equipment and tools
• Operating and cleaning kitchen equipment under supervision, including ovens, grills, fryers and food preparation machinery
• Supporting the execution of meal service by plating dishes and presenting food according to specification
• Receiving and storing deliveries of food and kitchen supplies in appropriate locations
• Following food safety and hygiene regulations at all times, including proper handling and storage of ingredients
• Assisting with general kitchen duties such as dishwashing, rubbish disposal and restocking supplies
• Communicating effectively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely meal preparation

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Cook Helper to join our kitchen team for Rumah Makan Jati located in South Tangerang, Banten. In this role, you will provide essential support to our chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring smooth and efficient food preparation operations. This is a hands-on position that requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. You will work in a fast-paced hospitality environment where your contributions directly impact the quality of service we deliver to our guests.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, chopping and portioning vegetables, fruits and proteins
• Assisting chefs with the preparation and cooking of dishes according to established recipes and standards
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen workspace, equipment and tools
• Operating and cleaning kitchen equipment under supervision, including ovens, grills, fryers and food preparation machinery
• Supporting the execution of meal service by plating dishes and presenting food according to specification
• Receiving and storing deliveries of food and kitchen supplies in appropriate locations
• Following food safety and hygiene regulations at all times, including proper handling and storage of ingredients
• Assisting with general kitchen duties such as dishwashing, rubbish disposal and restocking supplies
• Communicating effectively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely meal preparation

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment is advantageous but not essential
• A willingness to learn kitchen procedures, food handling techniques and health and safety protocols
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully
• Good physical stamina and ability to work on your feet for extended periods
• Excellent personal hygiene standards and commitment to food safety
• Reliability and punctuality with a positive attitude towards teamwork
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during peak service times
• Basic understanding of kitchen knife safety and food preparation techniques is preferred