Junior Sous Chef

Company: Tasty Prawn Connezion

Position: Sous Chef

Location: Putrajaya

Salary: RM4200-RM4500

1. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Sous Chef: Work closely with the Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring they follow recipes, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Training: Assist in training new kitchen staff and mentoring junior team members.
• Shift Management: Manage kitchen operations during assigned shifts, ensuring timely and efficient food service.

2. Culinary Duties:

• Food Preparation: Participate in food preparation and cooking, ensuring dishes are prepared according to the restaurant’s standards.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality of dishes before they reach the customer, ensuring consistency and presentation.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in developing and testing new recipes and menu items.
• Special Diets: Ensure accommodations for special dietary needs and allergy requests are met.

3. Administrative Tasks:

• Inventory Management: Assist in managing kitchen inventory, including ordering and maintaining stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Cost Control: Help in controlling food costs by minimizing waste and optimizing ingredient use.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of inventory, waste, and staff performance.

4. Health and Safety:

• Sanitation Standards: Ensure all kitchen areas comply with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Safety Procedures: Enforce proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures among the kitchen staff.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and report any malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.

5. Customer Interaction:

• Customer Feedback: Occasionally interact with customers to gain feedback on dishes and service.
• Special Events: Assist in planning and executing special events, such as banquets, catering, and themed nights.

6. Team Collaboration:

• Coordination: Work closely with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure seamless service.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues that arise during service, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

7. Personal Development:

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with culinary trends and techniques through ongoing education and training.
• Career Growth: Develop skills to potentially advance to the role of Sous Chef or higher.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM4,200.00 - RM4,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotational shift
• Weekend jobs

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay