Assistant Chef

DXN Holdings Bhd; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DXN Holdings Bhd seeks an Assistant Chef based in Alor Setar, Kedah. You will assist in food preparation, mise en place, and cooking several Western and local dishes within a fast-paced café kitchen environment.

The role requires discipline, teamwork, and adherence to food hygiene standards. Weekend or event coverage may be required, with opportunities for growth within the DXN Group's catering and café operations.

Qualifications

• Working experience in a café kitchen, restaurant, or food and beverage industry will be an added advantage (Commis 2)
• Possess basic cooking skills in Western cuisine and local dishes such as fried rice and fried noodles.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Disciplined, responsible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to work on weekends or during special events when required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in food preparation and presentation according to recipes, SOPs, and company standards.
• Prepare raw ingredients and perform mise en place tasks such as cutting vegetables, preparing sauces, marinades, and other cooking ingredients.
• Cook assigned menu items such as Western dishes, fried rice, fried noodles, Kung Pao chicken rice, and other related menu items.
• Ensure food orders are prepared accurately, with good quality, and within the required time frame.
• Process and handle raw ingredients according to proper food hygiene and safety practices.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment, storage areas, and workstations at all times.
• Comply with all food safety, hygiene, and health procedures established by the company and relevant authorities.
• Assist in raw material inventory management, including storage, labeling, and monitoring of expiry dates.
• Provide support during company events, catering activities, or special programmes.
• Work closely with the kitchen and café operations team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist in developing new menu items and provide suggestions for promotions and new products.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef or management from time to time.

Skills

Basic cooking

Western cuisine

Local dishes

Job description

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DXN Holdings Bhd is listed on Main Board of Bursa Malaysia (Code 5318), in Business since 1993. DXN Holdings Bhd is the investment holdings and management company of DXN Group.

DXN is principally involved in the sales of health-oriented and wellness consumer products through a direct selling model. It operates a vertically integrated production facilities, right from research and development to cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution. DXN's other business activities that primarily serve to support their core business include conducting laboratory testing services for third parties, offering of lifestyle products, and operating cafe.

Under its massive expansion programme, we are currently looking for a diligent and experienced Assistant Chef with the opportunity to develop a professional future career growth within the group to be based at Alor Setar, Kedah.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Chef in food preparation and presentation according to recipes, SOPs, and company standards.

Prepare raw ingredients and perform mise en place tasks such as cutting vegetables, preparing sauces, marinades, and other cooking ingredients.

Cook assigned menu items such as Western dishes, fried rice, fried noodles, Kung Pao chicken rice, and other related menu items.

Ensure food orders are prepared accurately, with good quality, and within the required time frame.

Process and handle raw ingredients according to proper food hygiene and safety practices.

Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment, storage areas, and workstations at all times.

Comply with all food safety, hygiene, and health procedures established by the company and relevant authorities.

Assist in raw material inventory management, including storage, labeling, and monitoring of expiry dates.

Provide support during company events, catering activities, or special programmes.

Work closely with the kitchen and café operations team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Assist in developing new menu items and provide suggestions for promotions and new products.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef or management from time to time.

Qualifications:

Working experience in a café kitchen, restaurant, or food and beverage industry will be an added advantage (Commis 2)

Possess basic cooking skills in Western cuisine and local dishes such as fried rice and fried noodles.

Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.

Disciplined, responsible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Willing to work on weekends or during special events when required.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.