Senior CDP: Fast-Paced Café Leader & Mentor

Nifayyi Village Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chef de Partie (CDP) at NIFAYYI EATERY SDN.BHD. in Ipoh leads a dedicated kitchen section, ensuring fast, high-quality food preparation and presentation. You will uphold hygiene, portions, and cost controls while guiding junior cooks in a bustling café environment.

You should have a diploma or equivalent culinary training, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure, including weekends and holidays, with clear communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CDP or relevant role in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen.
• Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional training.
• Good understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Good health to stand long hours and lift light to moderate loads.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment with short ticket times.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Excellent cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Leadership and team coordination.
• Time and workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute food preparation for the designated section (grill, pasta, plating, window, etc.).
• Ensure dishes are prepared on time and meet presentation and portion standards.
• Monitor mise en place and ensure smooth daily operations within your section.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Control inventory, stock rotation, and minimize wastage for the assigned section.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen team and front of house to ensure service flow.
• Assist with receiving, checking, and proper storage of goods.
• Uphold café SOPs for food handling, storage, and preparation.
• Support the Head/Sous Chef in training junior cooks and commis.
• Participate in menu planning, specials, and tasting sessions.

Skills

CDP experience

Leadership

Time management

Food safety HACCP

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

The Chef de Partie (CDP) at NIFAYYI EATERY SDN.BHD. in Ipoh leads a dedicated kitchen section, ensuring fast, high-quality food preparation and presentation. You will uphold hygiene, portions, and cost controls while guiding junior cooks in a bustling café environment.

You should have a diploma or equivalent culinary training, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure, including weekends and holidays, with clear communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.