COMMIS CHEF
The Palmalayan Company
Location: Ipoh, Perak
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The Palmalayan Company is seeking a dedicated and responsible Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.
- The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef, CDP and kitchen team to ensure smooth daily kitchen operations, consistent food quality and proper food safety and hygiene standards.
Responsibilities
- Carry out daily mise en place and food preparation according to kitchen requirements.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, portion standards and kitchen procedures.
- Assist CDP and senior kitchen team during daily operations and service.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, portion and presentation.
- Assist with plating and ensure dishes are presented according to established standards.
- Properly handle, label, store and rotate food ingredients.
- Monitor food preparation and storage according to food safety and halal requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations, equipment and kitchen areas.
- Follow daily cleaning, deep-cleaning and kitchen hygiene procedures.
- Minimise food wastage and practise proper stock handling.
- Communicate effectively with other kitchen team members during service.
- Follow instructions from the Head Chef and CDP.
- Assist with other kitchen duties when required.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a professional kitchen is preferred.
- Culinary certificate or relevant culinary training is an advantage.
- Good understanding of basic kitchen operations and food preparation.
- Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
- Knowledge of halal kitchen practices is an advantage.
- Good knife skills and basic cooking skills.
- Able to work efficiently under pressure during busy service.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Disciplined, punctual, responsible and willing to learn.
- Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
What We Offer
- Professional kitchen working environment.
- Hands-on experience in daily kitchen operations.
- Opportunity to develop culinary and technical skills.
- Guidance and training from experienced kitchen personnel.
- Exposure to preparation, cooking, plating and service operations.
- Opportunities for career development within the kitchen team.
We are looking for someone who is serious about developing their culinary career and becoming a valuable member of our kitchen team.
Join The Palmalayan Company and grow with us.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Maternity leave
- Meal provided
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person