Hospital Senior Cook

Assunta Hospital; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and produce meals for patients by adhering to standard recipes. The successful candidate will coordinate cooking activities among staff, maintain sanitation and safety within the kitchen, and ensure meals are prepared on time. A Diploma in Culinary Arts and experience in a hospital setting are preferred. Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of various cuisines are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food service/hospital setting.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to withstand the heat and pressure of a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce meals for patients following standard recipes.
• Coordinate cooking activities among staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and cooking equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of Malay cuisine

Knowledge of Chinese cuisine

Knowledge of Indian cuisine

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to read and communicate in Bahasa Malaysia

Ability to read and communicate in English

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

SRP/PMR/SPM or equivalent

Job description

The cook is responsible for the overall preparation and cooking of patients’ food by adhering to the standard recipes and keeping their cooking equipment and areas clean and tidy. He/She is also responsible in supervising and coordinating the junior cook in food preparation.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible in preparation and production of patients’ meals

• Ensure all cooking activities are well coordinated between cooking staffs when preparing meals
• Prepare the ingredients needed for cooking:
  • Clean and wash all vegetables and meat to be used for cooking
  • Cut fish, meat and poultry in appropriate sizes and store neatly in freezers
• Cook food items for patients by adhering to all standard recipes to ensure consistency
• Distribute cooked food into the Bain Marie
• Plan, prepare and cook food for special functions and meetings
• Ensure that the ordering for ingredients is sufficient and that there is no wastage
• Ensure food is prepared on time for serving

2. Responsible in maintaining safety and sanitation of kitchen, utensils, cutleries and equipment.

• Ensure that all cooking utensils are kept and stored properly for safety and space efficiency
• Clean the cooking area daily
• Maintain a safe working environment by obeying to the food safety guidelines and using appropriate food handling skills

Qualification

• Preferably possess a Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Minimum qualification of SRP/PMR/SPM or any other equivalent qualification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food service/hospital setting
• Knowledge and familiarity in Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine
• Ability to read and communicate verbally in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Good interpersonal skills. Able to interact well with both internal and external customers

Working Conditions

• Incumbent is required to work according to the allocated shift, 6 days a week.
• Able to withstand the working environment of a kitchen (e.g heat in the kitchen) as incumbent will be required to work most hours in the kitchen.