Assistant Chef (within Selangor area)

Grandmama's; Selangor; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandmama’s, a renowned Malaysian restaurant brand, is seeking an Outlet Cook to assist the Outlet Chef with food preparation and cooking. You will prepare ingredients, ensure mise en place, and follow standardized recipes and portion sizes.

Work in a fast-paced team, maintain cleanliness, uphold food safety, support stock control and waste reduction, and operate equipment safely. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays in Selangor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of kitchen experience in a restaurant, café or chain restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Food Handling Certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Outlet Chef with food preparation and cooking.
• Prepare ingredients and ensure mise en place is completed before service.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Assist in stock control, inventory management and receiving deliveries.
• Minimize food waste and support cost control initiatives.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance issues.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Outlet Chef or Management.

Skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Flexible scheduling

Education

Food Handling Certificate (advantage)

Job description

Assist the Outlet Chef with food preparation and cooking.

Prepare ingredients and ensure mise en place is completed before service.

Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes and presentation guidelines.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.

Assist in stock control, inventory management and receiving deliveries.

Minimize food waste and support cost control initiatives.

Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance issues.

Perform other duties assigned by the Outlet Chef or Management.

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of kitchen experience in a restaurant, café or chain restaurant.

Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.

Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong work ethic.

Flexible to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Food Handling Certificate is an advantage.

Grandmama’s is a renowned Malaysian restaurant brand founded in 2012, offering authentic home-style cuisine inspired by time-honoured family recipes. Blending the warmth of traditional cooking with a modern dining experience, each dish is prepared using fresh, quality ingredients with heartfelt care. Our Central Kitchen is HACCP and Halal certified, and our KLIA outlet is Halal certified, with plans to extend certification across all outlets. With locations in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Pavilion Damansara Heights, Intermark, KLIA T1, KLIA T2 and Genting Highlands, Grandmama’s is a favourite among locals and international visitors seeking a true taste of Malaysia.

Grandmama’s is a renowned Malaysian restaurant brand founded in 2012, offering authentic home-style cuisine inspired by time-honoured family recipes. Blending the warmth of traditional cooking with a modern dining experience, each dish is prepared using fresh, quality ingredients with heartfelt care. Our Central Kitchen is HACCP and Halal certified, and our KLIA outlet is Halal certified, with plans to extend certification across all outlets. With locations in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Pavilion Damansara Heights, Intermark, KLIA T1, KLIA T2 and Genting Highlands, Grandmama’s is a favourite among locals and international visitors seeking a true taste of Malaysia.