ASSISTANT COOK, TMS SELGATE SEPANG

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Sepang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital is seeking a Kitchen Cook Assistant to prepare, portion, and plate meals according to daily production lists, while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation.

You will support the kitchen team, manage food storage and assist with catering projects, reporting to the supervisor and ensuring quality throughout service periods.

Qualifications

• SPM or equivalent required.
• Culinary/chef training certificate is an extra advantage.
• At least 1 year experience as cook assistant or 2 years as kitchen helper.
• Experience in Hospital Dietary Services is a plus.
• Knowledge of cuisine and basic culinary skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and interface with various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items by ensuring quality, quantity and attractive presentation according to daily Meal Production List.
• Ensure items are arranged on plates and platters.
• Prepare and assemble portions per menu and portioning guidelines.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Store food safely and rotate stock per guidelines.
• Dispose of expired or near expiry products.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness per sanitation guidelines.
• Assist in food inventory and supplies and inform supervisor when stock reaches par levels.
• Wash pots, pans and utensils; supervise production in absence of senior staff.
• Perform light bookkeeping duties and report malfunctions promptly.
• Support catering projects and other duties as instructed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

SPM or equivalent

Culinary certificate / Chef training

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing, working with and delivering food according to the nutritional needs of the patient / resident, providing food to patients and personnel while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Prepare food items by ensuring quality, quantity and attractively according to daily Meal Production List.
• Ensure that food items are appropriately arranged on plates and platters.
• Prepare and assemble portions in accordance to the menu and standard portioning guidelines.
• Ensure food temperatures during preparation and throughout services are within specified range as according to statutory requirements and recommended approved guidance.
• Store food in an appropriate manner as according to statutory requirements and recommended approved guidelines.
• Ensure that food items are properly rotated in storage.
• Dispose of expired or near expiry products.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen by following cleaning and sanitation guidelines.
• Manage transportation of food and supplies and ensure food temperatures are within specified range as according to statutory requirements and recommended approved guidance.
• Assist HOS in managing food inventory and supplies.
• Inform superior on supplies once reached the minimum par level (before they run out of stock).
• Wash pots, pans and any other utensil use in cooking.
• Supervises food production in the absence of Chef / Senior cook / Cook.
• Perform light bookkeeping duties.
• Report kitchen malfunctions to superior immediately.
• Inspect food items and equipment on a constant basis.
• Assist with food preparation services for catering projects.
• Any other duties as per instructed by the organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• SPM or equivalent.
• Additional certificate in Culinary / Chef training or food preparation is an extraadvantage.

Knowledge and Experiences:

• At least 1 year of experience as cook assistant or 2 years as kitchen helper
• Familiarity with any food industries
• Experience in Hospital Dietary Services will be an extra advantage
• Knowledge of cuisine and fundamental culinary skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively acrossfunctions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and interface with various levels of the organization

Skills & Competencies:
Special skills required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy

Personal attributes

• Results-oriented mindset, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Openness to learning and adapting to change
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach