Line Cook
Job Summary
VS Market Place Sdn Bhd is seeking a Line Cook for a modern kopitiam blending classic Malaysian flavours with fast-casual speed. The role involves preparing ingredients, cooking set menu items using wok and grill methods, and maintaining kitchen operations during busy shifts. The successful candidate will help shape kitchen systems, ensure food safety, and support team growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare mise en place, stocks, sauces and condiments
- Cook menu items like toast, noodles, and stir-fries
- Operate wok, grill, and fryer during peak hours
- Manage plating, portion control, and quality checks
- Maintain food safety and station cleanliness
Required Skills
- Minimum 2 years fast-casual kitchen experience
- Solid knife skills and portion control
- Proficiency with wok, grill, and fryer
- Knowledge of Malaysian kopitiam dishes
- Reliable, calm under pressure, and good communication
Job Details
Responsibilities
Kitchen Prep & Cooking
- Prepare mise en place, stocks, sauces and condiments needed for daily service, following recipes and portion guides.
- Cook set menu items such as toast, kaya, nasi lemak, noodles and stir-fries with consistent taste and timing.
- Operate wok, grill, fryer and griddle safely while maintaining steady output during peak hours.
- Assist in recipe trials and record practical adjustments for consistency and scaling.
Service & Kitchen Operations
- Work closely with front-of-house to time orders and ensure dishes leave the pass within target times.
- Manage plating, portion control and final quality checks before service.
- Perform basic stock counts, rotate ingredients and log usage at shift end.
- Support batch prep for weekend rushes or catering pickups when needed.
Food Safety & Quality
- Maintain a clean station and follow food safety practices, temperature logs and sanitation routines.
- Label and store allergens and leftovers correctly and follow hygiene standards.
- Report equipment faults and suggest minor fixes to keep the line running.
- Participate in weekly quality checks and act on feedback to improve consistency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years experience working in a fast-casual kitchen, kopitiam or similar high-volume outlet.
- Basic culinary certificate or formal training is a plus but not mandatory.
- Comfortable with standing for long shifts and working rotating hours, including weekends.
- Proven experience handling busy breakfast and lunch services with steady output.
Hard Skills & Knowledge
- Solid knife skills, portion control and basic butchery for small prep tasks.
- Proficient with wok, grill, fryer and other hotline equipment.
- Knowledge of Malaysian kopitiam dishes, local flavours and basic recipe scaling.
- Familiarity with basic inventory tracking and kitchen order ticket or POS systems.
Soft Skills & Qualities
- Reliable, punctual and calm under pressure with a focus on steady service delivery.
- Clear communicator who coordinates well with cooks and front-of-house staff.
- Willing to learn, accept feedback and help coach newer team members.
- Strong attention to detail in plating, timing and maintaining food safety records.