COOK (TUKANG MASAK)

Sodexo; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

Annual Leave

Medical Leave

Health Insurance

Job summary

Sodexo in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our professional kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of dishes per established recipes, ensuring consistency and quality, while upholding sanitation standards in a high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent teamwork skills. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role.
• Ability to prepare a variety of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Proficiency in food preparation techniques, including chopping, dicing, sautéing, and grilling.
• Strong understanding of kitchen management principles, including inventory control, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
• Experience in menu planning, contributing to the development of diverse and appealing menus.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with other kitchen staff and management.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic understanding of English for communication and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards, ensuring consistency and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory control, stock rotation, and ordering of supplies to maintain adequate levels of ingredients and minimize waste.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, cooking temperatures, and cleaning procedures to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Collaborate with the culinary team on menu planning and development, contributing ideas for new dishes and specials while considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all kitchen equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and in good working order.
• Monitor food quality and taste during preparation and cooking, making adjustments as needed to meet Sodexo's high standards.
• Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff, providing guidance on cooking techniques, food safety, and operational procedures.

Skills

Cook experience

Fast-paced kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning

Teamwork

English communication

Job description

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Proven experience as a Cook or similar role, with a minimum of 1-2 years in a professional kitchen environment.

Ability to prepare a variety of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.

Proficiency in food preparation techniques, including chopping, dicing, sautéing, and grilling.

Strong understanding of kitchen management principles, including inventory control, stock rotation, and waste reduction.

Experience in menu planning, contributing to the development of diverse and appealing menus.

In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen setting.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with other kitchen staff and management.

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Basic understanding of English for communication and following instructions.

Requirement

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role, with a minimum of 1-2 years in a professional kitchen environment.

• Ability to prepare a variety of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.

• Proficiency in food preparation techniques, including chopping, dicing, sautéing, and grilling.

• Strong understanding of kitchen management principles, including inventory control, stock rotation, and waste reduction.

• Experience in menu planning, contributing to the development of diverse and appealing menus.

• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen setting.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with other kitchen staff and management.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Basic understanding of English for communication and following instructions.

Responsibility

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards, ensuring consistency and presentation.

• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory control, stock rotation, and ordering of supplies to maintain adequate levels of ingredients and minimize waste.

• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, cooking temperatures, and cleaning procedures to prevent foodborne illnesses.

• Collaborate with the culinary team on menu planning and development, contributing ideas for new dishes and specials while considering seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring all kitchen equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and in good working order.

• Monitor food quality and taste during preparation and cooking, making adjustments as needed to meet Sodexo's high standards.

• Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen staff, providing guidance on cooking techniques, food safety, and operational procedures.

Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leave
• Medical Leave
• Health Insurance