Assistant Chef (R&D)

TEA GARDEN MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Education support

Dental Training

Medical Benefit

Staff Dining Discount

Job summary

Tea Garden Management Sdn. Bhd. in Johor Bahru is seeking an entry-level Culinary Associate to assist the Head of R&D in taste testing, cost analysis and operational viability, and to document findings for follow-up.

You will help develop and update SOPs for new and existing products, support QC/QA with the operations team, and monitor market trends to support menu improvements while upholding the brand's Malaysian heritage.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, diploma, or certification in Culinary Arts is advantageous.
• Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply.
• Food handler's license is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of R&D with taste testing, cost analysis and operational viability; document findings for follow-up.
• Contribute to development and updating of SOPs for new and existing products; troubleshoot SOP issues.

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• To support the Head of R&D for research and development on food taste, cost & operational viability.
• To test product samples and document all findings for follow-up, improvement and feedback to management.
• To contribute to the development of SOPs for new products, improvement of existing central kitchen SOPs, troubleshoot any issues pertaining to SOPs and update SOPs as and when required.
• To investigate customer complaints/ feedback from outlet operation executives pertaining to RTC/ RTE from the central kitchen.
• To support fit-out team and work with Operations on QC/QA in maintaining consistent product quality throughout the entire chain across all stores.
• To keep abreast of the current market trends, customer requirements and competitor activities to identify opportunities for product offering and menu improvement.
• To ensure the company brand image is upheld through every planning and execution.

Job Requirement

• Associate’s degree, diploma, or certification in Culinary Arts is advantageous.
• Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply.
• A food handler's license.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods & lift heavy items.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Established in 2005, our vision for Tea Garden is to build a legacy of Malaysian food culture that brings back memories and satisfaction to everyone in the world. We fulfil our vision by promoting authentic Malaysian culture through our distinctive cuisine made from fresh, quality ingredients.

We believe good food brings people together. Our Malaysian cuisine plays an important role in breaking the barriers of language, race, and all walks of life by embracing the multicultural flavours of Malaysia. Each dish is made to nourish the soul and body and make our customers feel loved.

Our founder, Mr. Tan Chek Kiang has almost 40 years of experience in the Food & Beverage business. He has accumulated invaluable experiences from working at Chinese seafood restaurants, and traditional coffee shops, and now helms the reins at the company. Our Executive Chef, Mr. Yap Teck Peng, has close to 50 years of experience in the Food and beverage industry in Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and New Zealand. Both Mr. Tan and Mr. Yap believe that serving fresh, quality and authentic Malaysian delicacies comes from the heart to ensure that our customers enjoy the best taste of Malaysia.

Managed by a team of passionate individuals devoted to preserving and promoting Malaysian cuisine, our chain of restaurants has since expanded locally as well as globally; bringing delicious and quality cuisine for the enjoyment of our customers.

'Great Taste with Story'

Established in 2005, our vision for Tea Garden is to build a legacy of Malaysian food culture that brings back memories and satisfaction to everyone in the world. We fulfil our vision by promoting authentic Malaysian culture through our distinctive cuisine made from fresh, quality ingredients.

We believe good food brings people together. Our Malaysian cuisine plays an important role in breaking the barriers of language, race, and all walks of life by embracing the multicultural flavours of Malaysia. Each dish is made to nourish the soul and body and make our customers feel loved.

Our founder, Mr. Tan Chek Kiang has almost 40 years of experience in the Food & Beverage business. He has accumulated invaluable experiences from working at Chinese seafood restaurants, and traditional coffee shops, and now helms the reins at the company. Our Executive Chef, Mr. Yap Teck Peng, has close to 50 years of experience in the Food and beverage industry in Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and New Zealand. Both Mr. Tan and Mr. Yap believe that serving fresh, quality and authentic Malaysian delicacies comes from the heart to ensure that our customers enjoy the best taste of Malaysia.

Managed by a team of passionate individuals devoted to preserving and promoting Malaysian cuisine, our chain of restaurants has since expanded locally as well as globally; bringing delicious and quality cuisine for the enjoyment of our customers.

Perks and benefits

• Medical Education support
• Dental Training
• Medical Benefit
• Staff Dining Discount