Kitchen Crew (Johor Bahru - Aeon Tebrau)

Nong Geng Ji SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nong Geng Ji SDN BHD in Johor Bahru is looking for a kitchen assistant to support food preparation, keep a clean station, and help the team during service. No prior experience required—training provided.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 12kg, and working flexible hours in a fast-paced Hunan cuisine environment. This on-site position offers opportunities to learn Chinese/Hunan cooking techniques and grow within a growing restaurant brand.

Qualifications

• Energetic, reliable and willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Basic knife skills or willingness to be trained.
• Interest in Chinese/Hunan cuisine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation (washing, cutting, marinating, prepping proteins and vegetables).
• Support line cooks and chefs during service, ensuring dishes are prepared to standard and on time.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow recipes and portioning guidelines to ensure consistency in taste and presentation.
• Assist with inventory checks, stocking, and receiving deliveries.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Support dishwashing and kitchen sanitation duties as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the team during busy service periods.

Skills

Energetic

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Fast-paced

Job description

Assist with food preparation (washing, cutting, marinating, prepping proteins and vegetables)

Support line cooks and chefs during service, ensuring dishes are prepared to standard and on time

Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas

Follow recipes and portioning guidelines to ensure consistency in taste and presentation

Assist with inventory checks, stocking, and receiving deliveries

Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times

Support dishwashing and kitchen sanitation duties as needed

Work collaboratively with the team during busy service periods

Requirements

Energetic, reliable and willing to learn

Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Basic knife skills or willingness to be trained

Interest in or familiarity with Chinese/Hunan cuisine is a plus

Team player with a positive attitude

Good stamina — able to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights (up to ~12kg)

No prior experience required — training provided

In 2017, NongGengji Hunan cuisine was founded in Shenzhen, China. With its adherence to ingredients and inheritance of Hunan local cuisine skills, NongGengji has gained the favor of customers.

Within 8 years, we have opened direct stores in cities such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Hainan, Singapore and Malaysia.

After 8 years of development, Nong Geng Ji Hunan Local Cuisine has opened direct stores in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Haikou, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Zhongshan, overseas Singapore and Malaysia. It is a global chain restaurant specializing in Hunan cuisine and a leading brand of Hunan cuisine in China.