Junior Kitchen Lead — Food Prep & Safety

Indah Putrajaya Sdn Bhd; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free duty meal

Parking

Medical Loans

Personal Accident Coverage

Job summary

The Everly Putrajaya is seeking a capable kitchen supervisor to prepare and cook meals, manage mise en place, and lead junior staff in daily operations. You will ensure quality, portion control, and timely service while maintaining safety standards in a premier hotel setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Professional Certificate in hospitality-related fields, with 3+ years of kitchen experience, and demonstrate leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Possess at least a Professional Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or an equivalent qualification.
• Preferably with at least 3 years of working experience in related field.
• Credit in SPM English and Mathematics is preferred.
• Possess a positive attitude, strong leadership skills, and the ability to guide and supervise junior kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, food safety, hygiene, and service quality.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with standard recipes and food preparation checklists, ensuring consistency in quality, taste, portioning, and presentation.
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily mise en place activities, including portioning, chopping, slicing, grinding, and proper food storage to ensure operational readiness.
• Operate kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, ovens, microwaves, and fryers, while ensuring proper handling and safety.
• Set up and maintain workstations with adequate par stocks of menu items, ensuring all dishes are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Lead, guide, and supervise junior kitchen staff in daily food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Assist the Sous Chef and Section Chef in operational planning, work allocation, and supervision to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor stock levels, review preparation checklists, and support inventory control, stock rotation, and periodic stock counts to ensure sufficient supplies.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and established kitchen safety standards at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety across all workstations, ensuring kitchen equipment is properly handled and maintained.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to achieve operational goals, maintain service standards, and support continuous improvement in food quality and presentation.
• Respond effectively to guest feedback and stay informed of hotel operations, functions, and events to support daily kitchen requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Attention to detail

Education

Professional Certificate in Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management/Culinary Arts or equivalent

Job description

The Everly Putrajaya is seeking a capable kitchen supervisor to prepare and cook meals, manage mise en place, and lead junior staff in daily operations. You will ensure quality, portion control, and timely service while maintaining safety standards in a premier hotel setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Professional Certificate in hospitality-related fields, with 3+ years of kitchen experience, and demonstrate leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety.