Assistant Chef (Japanese Bento / Central Kitchen) | Shift-Based

Assistant Chef (Japanese Bento / Central Kitchen)
Job Highlights:

• Salary RM3,000 - RM4,500 / month, based on experience and skills

• Work side by side with the Head Chef, with clear recipes and SOPs

• Growing Japanese food brand serving retail counters, schools and corporate clients

• Shift-based schedule, 6 days/week (1 day off per week)

• EPF / SOCSO / EIS + staff meal

Key Responsibilities:

Food Production

• Prepare and cook bento items, rice bowls and side dishes (e.g. karaage, katsu, teriyaki chicken, curry, tamagoyaki, onigiri) according to recipes and SOP

• Follow the daily production schedule and make sure the right quantities are ready on time for delivery

• Keep portioning, taste and presentation consistent across every batch

Team Support

• Guide and supervise kitchen staff during your shift; assign tasks fairly and lead by example

• Train new kitchen staff on recipes, SOP and hygiene standards

Quality, Safety & Stock

• Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen labelling standards (some of our customers are schools)

• Check ingredient quality and storage; follow FIFO; report shortages and wastage

• Support stock counts and ingredient ordering as directed by the Head Chef

Kitchen Operations

• Keep your station clean and take part in end-of-shift cleaning, including washing equipment and dishes

• Help with packing and labelling when needed

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Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years' experience in a kitchen, restaurant or food production environment

• Japanese or Asian cuisine experience is an advantage; training on our recipes will be provided

• Able to work rotating shifts, including early mornings, 6 days per week

• Able to stand for long hours and lift / carry ingredients and equipment

• Responsible, punctual, and able to lead by example in a team

• Good understanding of food hygiene; Food Handler certificate and typhoid vaccination are an advantage (or willing to obtain)

• Able to communicate in English

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

• EPF / SOCSO / EIS

• Staff meal

• Overtime pay (if applicable)

• On-the-job training

• Career growth opportunities

Salary Range: RM3,000 - RM4,500 / month

Language Requirements: English

Working Pattern: Shift-based, 6 days/week (1 day off per week). Shift times arranged by management.

Number of Hires: 1