I. JOB DESCRIPTION
Organize, coordinate, and actively participate in food preparation and cooking operations at the Teppanyaki station, ensuring food quality, food safety and hygiene compliance, operational efficiency, and service excellence in alignment with KENKO’s brand standards.
🍣 Mise en Place
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Assign and organize tasks for kitchen team members, coordinating and supervising work progress throughout each shift.
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Monitor staff performance and promptly address any issues through timely reminders and corrective actions.
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Train, guide, and mentor staff in food preparation and cooking techniques, as well as food identification and proper storage methods.
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Provide hands-on support to staff during operations, particularly during peak service hours or periods of high guest volume.
🥬 Ingredient Preparation & Kitchen Operations Coordination
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Review shift handover reports, guest counts, menus, and service plans to proactively allocate staff, ingredients, and equipment.
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Inspect and prepare all ingredients required for various dining formats, including Teppanyaki set menus, buffets, and à la carte service.
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Receive ingredients from the Butchery section, inspect their quality, ensure proper storage, and carry out preparation in accordance with specified portion sizes and standards.
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Supervise the receiving, inspection, and storage of ingredients throughout daily operations.
🔥 Food Processing & Quality Control
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Prepare Japanese Teppanyaki dishes, ensuring adherence to proper techniques, recipes, portion specifications, and presentation standards.
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Supervise, inspect, and support staff in preparing dishes in accordance with established recipes and trained procedures.
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Ensure ingredient quality, flavour, and dish presentation consistently meet the restaurant’s standards.
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Monitor ingredient usage, minimize wastage, and ensure compliance with established preparation and portioning standards.
🧼 Equipment & Food Safety and Hygiene Management
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Inspect and maintain the cleanliness of work areas, dry storage, refrigerators, freezers, Western and Asian cooking stations, Teppanyaki stations, and related equipment.
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Supervise the proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen machinery, tools, and utensils, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
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Maintain food safety and hygiene standards throughout each shift.
🤝 Operational Reporting & Coordination
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Report to the Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef on staffing, food quality, food safety and hygiene, goods receiving and inspection, and any operational issues that arise.
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Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
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Carry out other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
II. REQUIREMENTS
👨🍳 Technical Skills
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Demonstrate proficiency in Japanese Teppanyaki hot kitchen cooking techniques.
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Possess a thorough understanding of ingredient selection, preparation, handling, and cooking methods in accordance with Japanese culinary standards.
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Demonstrate the ability to work hands-on at the cooking station, manage food preparation, and maintain service quality during peak hours.
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Demonstrate proficiency in food preparation, storage procedures, food safety and hygiene practices, and kitchen equipment management.
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Demonstrate proficiency in operating kitchen equipment and specialized tools, ensuring safety throughout food preparation and cooking processes.
👥 Management & Coordination
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Ability to assign, coordinate, and supervise staff duties throughout each shift.
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Strong skills in guiding, training, and supporting staff throughout daily operations.
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Strong service mindset, effective communication, and teamwork skills.
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Attention to detail, professionalism, honesty, a friendly attitude, and the ability to handle unexpected situations effectively.
💪 Others
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Be physically fit to meet the demands of the role and comply with applicable food safety and hygiene requirements.
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Be willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
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Over 24 years old (male candidates up to 45 years old and female candidates up to 40 years old), subject to the role’s actual requirements and the Company’s recruitment policies.
III. BENEFITS
💰 Competitive Salary
🛡️ Insurance Benefits: Entitled to insurance coverage in accordance with applicable regulations.
🎁 Bonuses & Salary Reviews: Eligible for bonuses, allowances, and salary reviews in accordance with Company policies.
📚 Training & Development: Opportunities to participate in professional training and skills development programmes.
💚 Healthcare: Access to healthcare benefits in accordance with Company policies.
🏖️ Annual Leave & Company Trips: Entitled to annual leave and company trips in accordance with Company policies.
👔 Uniform: Uniforms provided in accordance with Company policies.
🌟 Seniority Allowance: Eligible for a seniority allowance in accordance with Company policies.
✈️ Business Travel Allowance: Entitled to business travel allowances in accordance with applicable Company policies.