CHEF DE PARTIE, TMS PUSRAWI

Total Meal Solutions Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare, portion, and plate meals meeting patient and staff nutritional needs while upholding quality and safety standards based in Kuala Lumpur.

You will follow the daily production list, supervise kitchen activities, manage inventory, and collaborate with the HOS and catering staff to ensure timely, compliant meal services across hospital facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate in Culinary / Chef training or SPM.
• 5 years' experience as a cook.
• Familiarity with food industry operations.
• Experience in hospital dietary services is a plus.
• Knowledge of cuisine and basic culinary skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items ensuring quality and portions according to daily production list.
• Arrange food on plates and platters attractively.
• Assemble portions per menu and standard guidelines.
• Monitor food temperatures during preparation and service per guidelines.
• Store food safely and rotate stock per guidelines.
• Assist in supervising food production with the HOS/Catering officer.
• Perform light bookkeeping duties and report malfunctions.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and sanitation compliance.
• Assist with catering projects and training new staff.
• Advance waste reduction and inventory awareness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Integrity

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate in Culinary / Chef training or SPM

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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 DESCRIPTION

• 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 HOS on supplies once reached the minimum par level (before they run out of stock)
• Wash pots, pans and any other utensil use in cooking
• Assist the HOS / Catering officer to supervise food production
• 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
• Assist HOS in orienting, training, supervising, and evaluating new staff
• Any other duties as per instructed by the organization

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Education: Certificate in Culinary / Chef training or SPM
• Knowledge and Experiences: 5 years experiences as cook
• 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 across functions
• 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

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.