Head Food Checker

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

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Food Processor (Chinese Cuisine) to join their Culinary team. The ideal candidate will have well-rounded culinary skills, the ability to read Chinese characters, and a friendly, cooperative attitude. Responsibilities include managing kitchen stations, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and development, as well as attractive employee benefits.

Benefits

Learning & Development programs

Complimentary stays and attractive room rates

Health & Wellness benefits

Higher EPF contributions

Public holiday entitlement

Colleague engagement activities

Qualifications

• Able to communicate and interact within a team setting.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for cooking.
• Maintains high culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned cooking station and food preparation.
• Assist supervisors in meal preparation.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.
• Train and motivate junior staff.
• Oversee cleanliness in assigned kitchen areas.

Skills

Able to read Chinese characters

Team player

Culinary skills

Friendly and outgoing

Education

Completed Secondary School education

Apprenticeship in Chinese Kitchen

Job description

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Food Processor (Chinese Cuisine) to join our Culinary team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences, with a strong development pipeline. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the hotel enjoys an unrivaled location adjacent to the KL Convention Centre and Suria KLCC mall.

About the Job

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

Responsibilities

• The Head Food Checker is responsible for the station assigned by the Chinese Sous Chef.
• Assists the Chinese Sous Chef to prepare food in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prevents spoilage and overproduction through daily checks.
• Trains and motivates subordinates and maintains communication between supervisor and subordinates.
• Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in the assigned area.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• Learning & Development programs to grow your career.
• MOstay – complimentary nights and attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness – various health benefits and wellness programmes.
• EPF contributions (higher than the norm).
• SOCSO & EIS.
• Public holiday entitlement based on the Malaysian calendar.
• Exceptional rest area & colleague engagement activities.