Demi Chef (Cold Kitchen-Western)

Sunway Sanctuary; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway Sanctuary is seeking a kitchen assistant to support cold kitchen and Western dish production. You will prepare salads, dressings, and various cold items, and assist in Western dishes from grilling to pasta, ensuring quality, portion control, and hygiene.

The role requires 2–3 years in cold kitchen or Western cuisine, with a valid Food Handler Certificate and a readiness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field (added advantage).
• Valid Food Handler Certificate.
• 2–3 years of experience in cold kitchen, Western cuisine, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of Western cuisine, cold kitchen prep, food handling, portion control.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and proper food storage.
• Physically fit, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of cold kitchen and Western dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, appetizers, cold cuts, dressings, sauces, desserts, and other cold kitchen items.
• Assist in preparing Western dishes including grilled items, pasta, vegetables, and soups.
• Ensure all food preparation and cooking meet quality, presentation, portion control, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, mise en place, and production planning.
• Maintain proper storage, labelling, and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations are clean, sanitised, and maintained.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Executive/Sous/Chef de Partie or superior.

Skills

Cold kitchen

Western cuisine

Food handling

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

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• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of cold kitchen and Western dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, appetizers, cold cuts, dressings, sauces, desserts, and other cold kitchen items as required.
• Assist in preparing Western dishes including grilled items, pasta, vegetables, soups, and other menu items according to production requirements.
• Ensure all food preparation and cooking meet the required quality, presentation, portion control, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, mise en place, and production planning.
• Maintain proper storage, labelling, and stock rotation (FIFO) of food items to ensure freshness and minimise wastage.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations are clean, sanitised, organised, and properly maintained.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, or immediate superior.

Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field is an added advantage.
• Possess a valid Food Handler Certificate.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in cold kitchen, Western cuisine, or a similar culinary role within a hotel, restaurant, or food service environment.
• Good knowledge of Western cuisine, cold kitchen preparation, food handling, portion control, and basic cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP practices, and proper food storage procedures.
• Physically fit, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.