Demi Chef

Renaissance Hotels; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Hotels in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to join our Food & Beverage team. Located at the corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, our property offers full-time, on-site opportunities for cooks who pride themselves on quality, presentation, and teamwork.

You will prepare meals, regulate ovens, maintain logs, and ensure adherence to recipes and standards while coordinating with service staff during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years in food preparation or cooking roles.
• Education: Technical/Trade/Vocational degree preferred.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes, portion, and garnish to meet quality standards.
• Regulate ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to ensure proper cooking temperatures.
• Maintain food logs and monitor inventory/quality of food prepared.
• Support management in hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching employees; model professionalism.
• Communicate menu specials and out-of-stock items to service staff; uphold safety policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Oven handling

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Technical/Trade/Vocational degree

Job description

Additional Information

• Job Number: 26143259
• Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Location: Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 50450, Malaysia VIEW ON MAP
• Schedule: Full Time
• Located Remotely?: N
• Position Type: Non-Management

Position Summary

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Renaissance Hotels, we believe in helping our guests experience the DNA of the neighborhoods they are visiting. Our guests come to discover and uncover the unexpected, to dive into a new culture, or simply to make the most of a free evening. They see business travel as an adventure because they see all travel as an adventure. Where others may settle for the usual, our guests see a chance to bring home a great story. And so do we. We’re looking for fellow spontaneous explorers to join our team to bring the spirit of the neighborhood to our guests. In joining Renaissance Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.