Kitchen Cook

Reporting To: Kitchen Executive/ Kitchen Coordinator

Position Summary:

·       Supervise and direct kitchen staff in meal preparation and cooking according to planned menu Ensure a clean, efficient, economical kitchen and food service.

·       Preparation, handling and production of produce and products according to the stipulated guidelines of culinary standards and sanitation systems put in place by the Chef and Kitchen Executive/ Coordinator for IPD/ Café production

·       Inspect and audit products used in the daily preparation of meals in the IPD/ Café to the highest standards of controls and taste

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inspect raw materials received and report any sub-standard products to the Chef.

2. Prepare requisitions and maintain proper inventories and storage systems as per set standards.

3. Ensure judicious use of raw materials for IPD/ Café production.

4. Ensure minimum wastage of products in preparation schedule.

5. Maintain set standards of the hygiene, sanitation and dietary balance of IPD meals.

6. Assist the Chef in the menu planning and presentation.

7. Ensure the product is as per standardized recipes and diet restriction chart.

8. Ensure visitor and staff meals are produced and presented as per menu and set standards.

9. Ensure safe and proper handling, coding and cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils.

10. Monitor production and taste and react to comments by staff and customers to better production items with feedback to the Chef for better menu production and balance.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Requirements:

·       Diploma/ Certificate in Culinary/ Food Preparation

·       Preferably with 1 -2 years of experience in a Hospital or Hotel food production

·       Be able to speak and write in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Special Demands:

·       Positive attitude