Full Time Team Leader -Cook Jobs, salary up to MYR 2,300 in TEMPORA FOOD INDUSTRY Shah Alam - Ricebowl

Team Leader – Cook (SME Food Manufacturing)

Position Title

Team Leader – Cook

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Supervisor / Production Executive

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

The Team Leader – Cook is responsible for leading and supervising cooking operations in the production department to ensure products are prepared according to production schedules, recipes, quality standards, food safety requirements, and company procedures. The role involves coordinating manpower, monitoring cooking processes, minimizing wastage, and ensuring smooth daily operations in an SME food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Lead and supervise daily cooking activities according to production planning.
• Ensure all products are prepared following approved recipes, formulations, and SOPs.
• Monitor cooking parameters such as temperature, mixing time, cooking time, and consistency.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved efficiently.
• Coordinate with packing, warehouse, and QA departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Perform line clearance and preparation before production starts.

Team Supervision

• Assign daily tasks and manpower arrangement for cooking staff.
• Train and guide operators on cooking procedures, hygiene practices, and safety requirements.
• Monitor staff discipline, attendance, and work performance.
• Ensure staff follow company policies, GMP, HACCP, and food safety procedures.
• Motivate team members to maintain productivity and teamwork.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure product quality meets customer and company specifications.
• Conduct checking on raw materials before usage.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of cooking equipment and working areas.
• Report any quality issue, machine issue, or non-conformance immediately.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and food safety inspections.

Inventory & Material Control

• Monitor usage of raw materials to minimize wastage.
• Ensure ingredients are used according to FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Record material usage and production output accurately.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel for material preparation and stock availability.

Machine & Equipment Handling

• Ensure cooking equipment and utensils are operated safely and properly.
• Conduct basic checking and maintenance of equipment before operation.
• Report breakdowns or abnormalities to maintenance personnel immediately.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete production records, cooking logs, temperature records, and cleaning records accurately.
• Prepare daily production reports and communicate production status to supervisors.
• Assist in investigation and corrective actions for production issues or customer complaints.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum SPM or equivalent.
• Certificate/Diploma in Culinary, Food Technology, or related field is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years experience in food manufacturing or central kitchen operations.
• Experience in supervising production workers is preferred.
• Familiar with SME food manufacturing environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of food safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, and hygiene practices.
• Basic understanding of cooking equipment and production processes.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Work in hot, cold, and fast-paced production environments.
• Able to stand for long periods and handle heavy materials when required.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, or public holidays when production requires.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Production target achievement
• Product quality compliance
• Wastage control
• Hygiene and GMP compliance
• Downtime reduction
• Team attendance and discipline
• Documentation accuracy

Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM2,300.00 per month

Work Location: In person