Junior Chef | Kitchen Crew

Dawal Corporate Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A new cafe in Petaling Jaya seeks passionate individuals to join its founding team. The role involves following recipes and assisting in menu development, while ensuring kitchen hygiene and smooth operations. Ideal candidates should have an SPM qualification, strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and a sincere interest in the culinary and F&B industry. Training is provided, and flexible shifts are available, including weekends.

Benefits

Staff Meal provided

EPF and SOCSO contributions

Training and Career Growth opportunities

Annual and Medical Leaves for Full Time staff

Performance-based Bonuses for Full Time staff

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen with at least SPM qualification.
• Prior experience in cafe or restaurant preferred.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Assist in menu development and food tasting.
• Ensure timely preparation of dishes during service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Flexible work hours

Cheerful and energetic

Education

SPM qualification or equivalent

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

We are an upcoming cafe in Petaling Jaya, dedicated to serving handcrafted coffee, quality food and freshly baked pastries – made with care, sustainability, and quality in mind. We believe in creating a warm and inspiring work culture where passion and teamwork shines through every cup and plate we serve.

We are now hiring our founding team to join us in building something special from the ground up. If you’re passionate, hardworking, and take pride in your craft – we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist in menu development and food tasting when required.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely manner during service hours.
• Conduct daily and weekly cleaning, ensuring kitchen hygiene, organization, and food safety standards are met at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that they are sufficient to meet operational needs, and inform supervisors for ordering needs.
• Support team in maintaining smooth kitchen operations during busy hours.
• Assist with food prep and cleaning tasks.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the chef or supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Malaysian with at least an SPM qualification or equivalent.
• Applicants with prior experience in cafe/restaurant or kitchen operations will have advantage, but not mandatory.
• Applicants with Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent, and/or experience with French cuisine, and/or experience in food production will have advantage.
• Training will be provided.
• Looking for candidates with genuine interest in culinary and a passion for the F&B industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to converse well in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Cheerful, energetic and hardworking. Good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently.
• Flexible to work on shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Full Time and Part Time positions available

• Full Time salary depending on experience.
• Part Time: RM 10.00–RM 12.00 per hour.
• Staff Meal provided.
• EPF and SOCSO contribution.
• Training and Career Growth opportunities.
• Annual and Medical Leaves (applicable for Full Time staff only).
• Performance-based Bonuses (applicable for Full Time staff only).

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