Kitchen Crew
Job Summary
As a Modern Kopitiam Kitchen Crew member, you will keep the kitchen moving, manage food preparation and cooking, and ensure smooth service during busy periods. You will follow recipes and hygiene standards while supporting a compact team to deliver classic Malaysian breakfast and comfort food. This role offers hands-on culinary skill development and opportunities for career progression in a fast-paced F&B environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily food preparation, cooking, and portioning
- Operate kitchen stations smoothly during peak service hours
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient operations
Required Skills
- Minimum 2 years of F&B or kopitiam kitchen experience
- Knowledge of local cooking techniques and recipe adherence
- Safe knife handling and basic kitchen equipment operation
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail
Job Details
Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Cooking
- You will prep proteins and vegetables each shift, trimming, marinating and portioning to recipe standards for consistent flavour.
- You will operate the stove and griddle using braising and local techniques to deliver steady taste and correct portions.
- You will follow written recipes and plating guides so every plate matches our flavour profile and presentation.
- You will prepare basic stocks and sauces before peak periods to keep service smooth and reduce last-minute rushes.
Service & Kitchen Operations
- You will run the pass during busy periods, assemble orders quickly and coordinate with servers to keep wait times low.
- You will operate woks, griddles, slicers and refrigeration units safely and carry out routine clean checks after use.
- You will record ingredient usage each shift and flag shortages to supervisors so inventory stays accurate and waste is minimised.
- You will help train new crew on station routines and menu basics so standards remain consistent across shifts.
Cleanliness & Safety
- You will keep workstations and dish areas clean to prevent cross-contamination and meet hygiene expectations.
- You will apply proper temperature control, storage and sanitation checks throughout every shift.
- You will complete end-of-shift cleaning tasks and participate in scheduled deep-clean routines to keep the kitchen ready for service.
- You will report equipment faults or safety hazards to supervisors right away so issues are resolved quickly.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a kopitiam, cafe, or similar F&B kitchen environment.
- Basic culinary training or a recognised food handling certificate is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Willingness to work morning shifts and weekends and to stand for extended periods during service.
- Physically fit for routine lifting, chopping and repetitive kitchen tasks.
Hard Skills & Knowledge
- Proven food preparation and cooking skills with familiarity in braising and Malay-Chinese kopitiam styles.
- Experience in meat cutting and portioning, with safe knife handling and basic butchery awareness.
- Ability to follow and manage recipes, maintain consistent portion sizes and perform simple inventory tracking.
- Practical knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation and standard food safety practices.
Soft Skills & Qualities
- Work well under pressure with a focus on speed and accuracy during busy service periods.
- Be a reliable team player who communicates clearly and supports colleagues across stations.
- Show attention to detail in taste, timing and presentation for every plate served.
- Maintain a positive attitude, stay open to on-the-job coaching and act on feedback from supervisors.