Chef

Tanglish Cafe; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanglish Cafe in Sungai Petani, Kedah, seeks a dedicated kitchen cook to prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes, maintain hygiene, and support a fast-paced service.

You will work at a busy cafe, manage mise en place, ensure consistency in taste and presentation, and collaborate with the team to deliver excellent dining experiences. Prior kitchen experience and knowledge of food safety are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in restaurant, café, hotel, or commercial kitchen.
• Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts or relevant experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistent taste, portion size, quality, and presentation.
• Prepare mise en place and ensure ingredients are ready before service.
• Handle cooking during busy service periods efficiently.
• Follow proper cooking methods and food-handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and correctly.
• Monitor food preparation and service to minimize delays and wastage.
• Coordinate with other kitchen team members during service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

To prepare and serve high-quality food consistently while maintaining excellent standards of taste, presentation, hygiene, food safety, and kitchen efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook food according to the restaurant's recipes and standards

Ensure consistent taste, portion size, quality, and presentation

Prepare mise en place and ensure all ingredients are ready before service

Handle cooking during busy service periods efficiently

Follow proper cooking methods and food-handling procedures

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations

Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and correctly

Monitor food preparation and service to minimize delays and wastage

Coordinate with other kitchen team members during service

Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times

About you

Previous experience working in a restaurant, café, hotel, or commercial kitchen

Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts or relevant experience is an advantage

Good knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation

Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety

Able to work under pressure during peak hours

Good communication and teamwork skills

Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required