Demi Chef (Bukit Kiara)

Job Requirements

• Minimum of four years experiences in a similar position and operation.
• Solid knowledge of basic principles of cookery.
• Flexibility, willingness and motivation for further career development.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Basic knowledge in the operation of standard kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work alongside colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.
• Job Responsibilities
• Manage, organize and ensure the smooth running of your particular section.
• To maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues and other departments.
• Manage, organize and ensure the smooth running of your particular section.
• To prepare daily mis en place, according to work lists or verbal instructions given by the Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Chef de Partie.
• Follow verbal instructions given by the Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Chef de Partie at all times.
• Ensures that all acquired items are ready to go, well before service.
• Takes a professional interest in constantly maintaining a high standard of food preparation by checking food for taste, temperature and visual appeal.
• Ensures all dishes are uniform in content, taste, presentation and established portion sizes are adhered to.
• Ensures that goods and food items are stored in the correct manner, which prevents contamination and minimizes food spoilage.
• To maintain an organized, clean and hygienic work area.
• To ensure that fridges, storage and working areas are cleaned and maintained, ensuring that chemicals are used according to manufacturer’s instructions and with minimum wastage.
• Leaves the work area clean and organized; then hands over to incoming shift workers.
• Reports any equipment malfunctioning and problems to the Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Chef de Partie.
• Makes every attempt to prevent any damage, breakage, theft or loss of Resort property.
• Assist in reducing the overall food cost within given guidelines as well as other kitchen related expenses by controlling requisitions and maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Makes suggestions to the Chef de Cuisine concerning improvements, which lead to a higher guest satisfaction and overall departmental profit.
• Reports to the Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Chef de Partie for correct disciplinary action to be taken against staff, fair and professionally, to maintain a high level of staff moral and discipline.
• Informs and consults the Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and/or Chef de Partie of any problems, discrepancies and happenings with the kitchen operation.
• To order items from the stores or production rooms and double check the requisitions, must do a physical check of the kitchen stock.
• All requisitions must be filled out the day before issuing; must be signed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• To report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform, nametag and neat grooming applicable.
• Be fully conversant with all health and safety, fire and emergency procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, dress, uniform and body language.
• Be polite and professional in any situation where the image of the Resort is represented.
• To use and store kitchen equipment according to departmental procedure and manufacturer’s instructions, and in a manner which ensures minimum breakage and loss.
• To attend all scheduled training, even if this falls outside of regular working hours.
• To attend briefings and meetings as requested.
• To attend any team building and extra-curricular sporting activities as requested.

"Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary. As a valuable associate of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, you will become a member of the Berjaya Hotels & Resorts which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels not only in Malaysia but worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Berjaya Group Subsidiries and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global organization like ours"

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Rotational shift