Head Food Checker

Mandarin Oriental; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head Food Checker for its Culinary Department. This role involves overseeing food preparation, service quality, and hygiene standards across various dining areas, including Banquet and a la carte. Ideal candidates should have strong culinary skills and the ability to read Chinese characters. The position offers comprehensive learning opportunities and wellness programs for employees, making it a great choice for passionate culinary enthusiasts.

Benefits

Learning & Development programs

MOstay benefits for global stays

Health & wellness programs

Higher EPF contributions

Public holiday entitlement

Exceptional rest area

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to read Chinese characters.
• Team collaboration and enthusiasm are essential.
• Culinary skills and an apprenticeship in Chinese cuisine are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assigned station.
• Assist in food preparation per SOP.
• Prevent spoilage and overproduction.
• Train and motivate subordinates.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Able to read Chinese characters

Team player

Friendly

Culinary skills

Education

Completed Secondary School education

Apprenticeship in Chinese Kitchen

Job description

12d ago , from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is a luxurious urban resort located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and enjoys an unrivalled location next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, KL Convention Centre, and prestigious Suria KLCC mall. It is an award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur / within the Culinary Department in Kuala Lumpur, the Head Food Checker (Chinese Cuisine) is responsible for the preparation, service, hygiene quality and presentation, which covers Banquet, All‑Day Dining, Club Floor and a la carte. The Head Food Checker (Chinese Cuisine) reports to the Executive Chinese Chef/ Chinese Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• The Head Food Checker is responsible for the station assigned to him by his Chinese Sous Chef
• He assists the Chinese Sous Chef to prepare food in accordance to the Standard Operating Procedures
• He is to help preventing spoilage and overproduction through daily checks
• It is his responsibility to train and motivate his subordinates and to maintain communication between his supervisor and his subordinates
• He is responsible for cleanliness and keeping of set hygiene standards in the assigned area

Qualifications

• Able to read Chinese characters
• Team player, cooperative
• Friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, passionate
• Well‑rounded culinary skills
• Minimum completed Secondary School education.
• Apprenticeship in Chinese Kitchen

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work‑balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• EPF (Employees Provident Fund) contributions (higher than the norm)
• SOCSO (Social Security Organisation) & EIS (Employment Insurance System)
• Public holiday entitlement based on Malaysian calendar
• Exceptional rest area & colleagues engagement activities.