Kitchen Cook

Columbia Asia Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital Johor Bahru is seeking a Kitchen Cook for a full-time, on-site role. You will prepare, cook, and plate meals according to hospital standards and dietary requirements, ensuring quality, safety, and infection control.

You will follow recipes, control portions, collaborate with dietitians, and support meals for patients, staff, and visitors while monitoring inventory and maintaining cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking, preferably in hospital or large-scale food service.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and basic nutrition.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and operate common kitchen equipment safely.
• Strong time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork with kitchen staff and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate meals according to hospital standards and dietary requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure proper portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Collaborate with dietitians and staff to support patient, staff, and visitor meals, including special diets.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ingredient ordering and storage.
• Adhere to quality, safety, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Recipe following

Portion control

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Shifts work

Customer-focused service

Education

Vocational culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Role Description The Kitchen Cook is a full-time, on-site role based at Columbia Asia Hospital in Johor Baharu. This role is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating meals according to hospital standards, dietary requirements, and food safety guidelines. Daily activities include following standardized recipes, ensuring proper portion control, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas. The Kitchen Cook collaborates with dietitians and other team members to support patient, staff, and visitor meal services, including special diets and culturally appropriate menus. The role also involves monitoring inventory levels, assisting with ordering and storage of ingredients, and adhering to all quality, safety, and infection control procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking, preferably in a hospital, healthcare, or large-scale food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and basic nutrition.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, manage portion control, and operate common kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple orders and meal schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with kitchen staff and clinical teams in a respectful, service-oriented manner.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, including adherence to infection control, sanitation, and hazard prevention practices.
• Basic literacy and numeracy; vocational training or certification in culinary arts or food preparation is an advantage.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by hospital operations.
• Customer-focused attitude and alignment with Columbia Asia’s values of excellence, integrity, caring, and community.