Assistant Head Chef

PUZZLE ARK SDN BHD; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary services provider is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Head Chef / Head Chef for a 6-month contract in Malaysia. The role involves planning, preparing, and executing high-quality dishes, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have strong culinary, leadership, and kitchen management skills, with proven experience in menu creation for Asian and Western cuisines. Potential for conversion to permanent employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Chef / Head Chef.
• Strong culinary and leadership skills required.
• Experience in menu creation and food R&D (Asian & Western cuisine).
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute high-quality dishes.
• Research & develop new recipes, dishes, and food concepts.
• Create, develop, and standardize menus covering Asian and Western cuisine.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Manage kitchen team workflow, supervision, and task delegation.
• Assist in menu costing, food costing, and cost control.
• Monitor inventory, stock ordering, and wastage control.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership skills

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Head Chef / Head Chef to provide professional kitchen and culinary services on a Contract for Service basis.

✅ Scope of Services

Plan, prepare, and execute high-quality dishes in accordance with company standards

Research & Development (R&D) of new recipes, dishes, and food concepts

Create, develop, and standardize menus covering Asian and Western cuisine

Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities

Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards

Manage kitchen team workflow, supervision, and task delegation

Assist in menu costing, food costing, and cost control

Monitor inventory, stock ordering, and wastage control

Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation

Perform any other related kitchen operational duties as required

Proven experience as an Assistant Chef / Head Chef

Strong culinary, leadership, and kitchen management skills

Experience in menu creation and food R&D (Asian & Western cuisine)

Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsible, disciplined, detail-oriented, and quality-driven

Nature: 6 months Contract for Service (Service Provider)

Career Opportunity: Conversion to permanent employment may be offered based on satisfactory performance during the contract period

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Chef?
• Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?
• Are you available for short term contract work?