Junior Chef

Syarikat Pendidikan Staffield Berhad (Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar); Mantin; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KTJ, also known as Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, is seeking a Junior Chef to support daily kitchen operations under the guidance of the Assistant Head of Catering and the Sous Chef. The role emphasizes high standards in food preparation, hygiene, and safety while staying current with new recipes and techniques.

The Junior Chef may serve as shift leader in either the Primary or Secondary school kitchen, assisting with menu planning, inventory, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily kitchen operations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with health and safety procedures and hygienic practices.
• Ability to manage stock, assist with menu planning and training of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the shift to ensure a productive working environment.
• Be knowledgeable about all types of cooking.
• Relay orders to shift and ensure menus are prepared on time.
• Coordinate deliveries to cafes and daily events.
• Assist in training and developing cooks and kitchen helpers.
• Be responsible for stock and wastage control.
• Assist in maintaining and improving budgeted food cost.
• Provide courteous, professional service and address guest complaints promptly.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Customer service

Professional image

Job description

The Junior Chef is responsible for supporting the Assistant Head of Catering and the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food, and assisting with purchase orders. The role requires maintaining the highest standards in food preparation and kitchen practices, while staying up to date with new products, recipes, and preparation techniques.

The Junior Chef may also take on responsibilities as a shift leader in either the Primary or Secondary school kitchen. Key duties include assisting with menu planning, managing inventory, and overseeing food supplies.

In addition, the Junior Chef plays an important role in ensuring the kitchen meets all health and safety standards, and that staff always adhere to proper hygiene and sanitation procedures.

Job Description

At KTJ, we believe with a commitment to professional development, we offer opportunities for growth in a warm and welcoming student-centred environment. Join us and become part of a community that values creativity, embraces new ideas and encourages progressive thinking.

Key Duties

• To operate and manage theshiftandto ensure a successful working environment.
• To be knowledgeable about all types ofcooking.
• Torelayorders to his/her shiftand ensure each menuisprepared on time.
• Tocoordinate deliveries to cafes and daily events.
• To assist in training and developing cooks andkitchen helpers.
• To be responsible for stock and to control wastages.
• To assist in maintaining andimprovingbudgeted food cost.
• To provide a courteous and professional service and ensure that any guest complaints are promptly rectified and communicated to theAssistantHead of Catering.
• To maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
• To have knowledge of proper food handling procedures, and to remove expired or spoiled ingredients from the chillers, freezers and dry storage room.
• To be able to follow health and safety regulations and display organization skills to ensure the timely completion of kitchen duties.

Personal characteristics and skills

• High level ofintegrity.
• Displays a strong commitment to delivering the best customer service.
• Cheerful and friendly interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and the ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and possess a systematic approach to work.
• To maintain professional image in communication and appearance.
• Core competencies include organization, preparation as well as time management skills and communication.
• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
• Affinity with the School’s boarding ethos and with the values of Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar.
• KTJ is a friendly and supportive environment for students and staff alike. More information on the School and conditions for teachers can be found in the attached documents or on thevacancies page of our website. On our website, you will also find a copy of the job description for a KTJ teacher.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to security vetting.

KTJ is the region's premier International School, established by the Negeri Sembilan Royal Family in 1989. For the last 30 years, our Secondary School has maintained a reputation as being one of the leading British-style, co-education boarding schools in Malaysia. In September 2013, we officially opened our state of the art Primary School, offering modern learning facilities.

We provide high quality day and boarding education for children aged 3 - 19 years, with a diverse population of students from over 22 different countries across Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. Our Primary and Secondary School is spread across a green 80 acre site located in the beautiful Malaysian countryside, one hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur.

KTJ has won the International School of the Year Award 2021. This award from the Boarding Schools' Association recognises schools outside of the UK that deliver excellence in boarding, facilities, and student support.

KTJ is a registered charity where all proceeds are channeled back into the school. This allows us to offer our students outstanding boarding, learning and sports facilities, with highly-qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Our school aims to produce ambitious, well-rounded and considerate global citizens. Each student has every opportunity to develop independence and high self esteem, ready for the next successful step in their lives.

KTJ is the region's premier International School, established by the Negeri Sembilan Royal Family in 1989. For the last 30 years, our Secondary School has maintained a reputation as being one of the leading British-style, co-education boarding schools in Malaysia. In September 2013, we officially opened our state of the art Primary School, offering modern learning facilities.

We provide high quality day and boarding education for children aged 3 - 19 years, with a diverse population of students from over 22 different countries across Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. Our Primary and Secondary School is spread across a green 80 acre site located in the beautiful Malaysian countryside, one hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur.

KTJ has won the International School of the Year Award 2021. This award from the Boarding Schools' Association recognises schools outside of the UK that deliver excellence in boarding, facilities and student support.

KTJ is a registered charity where all proceeds are channeled back into the school. This allows us to offer our students outstanding boarding, learning and sports facilities, with highly-qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Our school aims to produce ambitious, well-rounded and considerate global citizens. Each student has every opportunity to develop independence and high self esteem, ready for the next successful step in their lives.

KTJ is the region's premier International School, established by the Negeri Sembilan Royal Family in 1989. For the last 30 years, our Secondary School has maintained a reputation as being one of the leading British-style, co-education boarding schools in Malaysia. In September 2013, we officially opened our state of the art Primary School, offering modern learning facilities.

We provide high quality day and boarding education for children aged 3 - 19 years, with a diverse population of students from over 22 different countries across Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. Our Primary and Secondary School is spread across a green 80 acre site located in the beautiful Malaysian countryside, one hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur.

KTJ has won the International School of the Year Award 2021. This award from the Boarding Schools' Association recognises schools outside of the UK that deliver excellence in boarding, facilities and student support.

KTJ is a registered charity where all provisions are channeled back into the school. This allows us to offer our students outstanding boarding, learning and sports facilities, with highly-qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Our school aims to produce ambitious, well-rounded and considerate global citizens. Each student has every opportunity to develop independence and high self esteem, ready for the next successful step in their lives.