QATAYIFNA SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time Kitchen Assistance in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 2,600 - Ricebowl

Job Description: Assistant Chef (Local Cuisine)

Location: Klang & Shah Alam

Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Days Off: Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

Job Overview

We are looking for a responsible, passionate, and hardworking Assistant Chef to join our culinary team at our canteen in Port Klang Free Zone. In this role, you will work closely with the Head Chef to prepare delicious local cuisine for daily lunch services. You will be responsible for ingredient prep, station setup, cooking support, and ensuring strict food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation & Cooking Support

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing daily local meals, including cutting vegetables, marinating meats, and prepping spices/sauces.
• Cook assigned local dishes, side items, and soups according to standard recipes and quality specifications.
• Help monitor food quantities and prepare items ahead of peak lunch service to ensure smooth food flow.

2. Kitchen Operations & Counter Setup

• Ensure food presentation on service lines is appealing, hot, and constantly replenished during meal periods.
• Maintain portion control standards to minimize food waste and keep ingredient costs in line.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing daily fresh ingredients, dry goods, and frozen supplies.

3. Food Safety, Hygiene & Sanitation

• Adhere strictly to proper food handling, personal hygiene, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain clean prep tables, cooking equipment, utensils, and food storage areas (chillers/freezers).
• Perform routine daily kitchen cleanup, trash removal, and end-of-shift sanitation tasks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Assistant Chef, Kitchen Helper, or Commis Cook, preferably in high-volume catering, canteens, or local food outlets.
• Knowledge of local cuisine cooking techniques, prep routines, and spice profiles.
• Possess a valid Typhoid Vaccination certificate and basic food handler training certification.
• Strong team player with a good work ethic, punctuality, and reliability.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure during lunch service hours.

Benefits

• Fixed working hours with guaranteed weekends off.
• Weekend holidays off.
• Duty meals provided during shifts.

Pay: RM2,100.00 - RM2,600.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Free parking
• Meal provided
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person