Kitchen Crew (Pavilion Bukit Bintang)

Nong Geng Ji SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nong Geng Ji SDN BHD in Kuala Lumpur invites a young, energetic individual to join our kitchen team, focusing on authentic Hunan cuisine. This hands-on, fast-paced role offers training and growth in a traditional cooking style.

You will assist with food prep, support line cooks, maintain clean stations, follow recipes, and ensure safety and timely service. No prior experience required—training provided, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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 (~12kg).
• No prior experience required — training provided.

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

Willing to learn

Fast-paced

Physically demanding

Flexible hours

Knife skills

Chinese/Hunan cuisine familiarity

Team player

Stamina

Job description

We're looking for a young, energetic, and passionate individual to join our kitchen team at Nong Geng Ji, specializing in authentic Hunan cuisine. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment and wants to grow their culinary skills in a traditional and flavorful cooking style.

Key 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

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

Restaurants & Cafes (Full Service) 51-100 employees

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.

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.