assistant chef

Location:Kampung Subang Baru / Shah Alam, Selangor

Employment Type:Full-time

Salary:Basic salary RM2,500 - 3,500 + overtime pay

Probation:3 months

We are looking for a Sous Chef Candidate / Assistant Chef to join our Japanese bento kitchen team. This position is suitable for someone with Japanese food experience who wants to grow into a Sous Chef or kitchen leader role.

The main responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, bento production support, portioning, hygiene control, ingredient handling, food loss control, cleaning, and basic kitchen staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare ingredients for daily bento production

* Cook Japanese-style dishes according to company recipes

* Support bento production, portioning, and packing

* Maintain consistent food quality, taste, and presentation

* Follow hygiene, handwashing, glove-changing, and raw meat handling rules

* Handle ingredients properly and reduce unnecessary food loss

* Check ingredient freshness, storage, labeling, and stock condition

* Keep the kitchen, work tables, equipment, and tools clean

* Support cleaning and closing routines before leaving

* Assist Chef and Operation Manager in daily kitchen operations

* Give basic instructions and support to junior kitchen staff when needed

* Report problems, shortages, food loss, or mistakes to the supervisor immediately

Requirements:

* Japanese food experience is preferred

* Experience in bento, donburi, sushi, teishoku, Japanese restaurant, or Japanese kitchen operations is an advantage

* Able to prepare and cook food according to recipes and company standards

* Able to follow hygiene and food safety rules strictly

* Able to handle raw chicken, meat, fish, and other ingredients safely

* Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

* Able to work cleanly and keep the workstation organized

* Responsible, punctual, and willing to learn

* Able to accept feedback and improve consistently

* Basic English communication is preferred

* Must be able to work full-time

Preferred Candidate:

* Japanese food experience preferred

* Experience in Japanese restaurant or central kitchen preferred

* Someone who wants to grow into a Sous Chef or kitchen leader role

* Someone who understands hygiene, food loss control, and teamwork

* Someone who can work seriously and consistently without repeated reminders

Benefits:

* Basic salary

* EPF, SOCSO, AL, MC

* Overtime pay provided

* Salary review after probation

* Opportunity to grow into Sous Chef role

* Stable full-time position

* Experience in Japanese bento and food production operations

* Training provided based on company standards