Internship Trainee - Chef

Ajinomoto; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Malaysia is seeking a passionate Chef Intern specializing in Malaysian and Asian cuisine to join the team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to culinary application, recipe development, and new product development within a real business environment.

You will collaborate with the team to develop and test food applications using various products and ingredients, while gaining practical experience in sensory evaluation and product prototyping.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Food Service or a related field.
• Strong interest in Malaysian and Asian cuisine.
• Comfortable with hands-on cooking and food preparation.
• Creative and interested in recipe development and food innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cooking activities for sensory evaluation sessions related to new business and product development.
• Support new product prototype development with Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad and OEM partners.
• Assist in new product recipe and menu development for Malaysian and Asian cuisine.
• Support and participate in new product application training for AMB’s Sales team and customers.

Skills

Malaysian & Asian cuisine

Hands-on cooking

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts/Culinary Management/Food Service

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Chef Intern specializing in Malaysian and Asian cuisine to join our team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to culinary application, recipe development and new product development within a real business environment.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with our team in developing and testing food applications using a variety of products and ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct cooking activities for sensory evaluation sessions related to new business and product development.

Support new product prototype development between Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad and OEM companies.

Support and assist in new product recipe and menu development, particularly for Malaysian and Asian cuisine.

Assist in new product application training for AMB’s Sales team and customers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Food Service or a related field.

Good knowledge of and strong interest in Malaysian and Asian cuisine.

Comfortable with hands‑on cooking and food preparation.

Creative and interested in recipe development and food innovation.

Willing to learn and able to work well in a team.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Internship students who are required to undergo industrial training as part of their studies are encouraged to apply.