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Date:  17 Dec 2024
Job Req. ID:  1283

Job Title:  Kitchen Assistant

Location: 

The Empire Brunei, Brunei Darussalam

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To cook and collaborate in the production of food in a kitchen section, including the delivery of food quality, Halal, HACCP/ safety and cost efficiency.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. To cook and prepare food to the defined standards 
• Working to the agreed recipes and standards of presentation 
• Implementing the agreed production systems and methods
• Organising proper / adequate mis-en-place to support the efficient delivery of food on time  
• Inspecting cooking methods to ensure consistency  
• Delegating kitchen tasks fairly and on a rotational basis
• Supporting the development of new menus and improvements

 

2. To fully support full compliance with the Brunei Halal regulations, through 
• Using only approved products 
• Initiating approval for any new products required 

 

3. Support food cost management by    
• Processing efficiently at each stage to minimise wastage
• Complying and applying accurate portion control 
• Following recipes and portion size by weight  
• Preparing of raw ingredients correctly to minimise wastage
• Storing all items efficiently and using stock rotation, to manage perishables and use-by-dates
• Maintaining records and acting to reduce all food waste    

 

4. Ensure full compliance with HACCP 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Service delivery
• Communication
• Collaboration with colleagues 
• Delivering excellence
• Being trustful
• Performance in job  role
• Adherence to policy 
• Health and safety

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Education

  • BTec, Ntec or ISQ in Culinary / Professional cookery
  • Good understanding of written and spoken English
  • Food Hygiene certificate 

 

2. Experience

  • Previous similar role in a luxury hotel
  • Knowledge of Asian, Chinese, Italian, Pastry and Banquet cooking styles

 

3. Physical requirements 

  • Physically fit to carry out the duties of the post
  • Carrying and lifting, walking and standing for long periods, working in a hot environment
  • Shifts covering 24/7, over seven days per week, 365 days of the year including Public Holidays


4. Functional Knowledge

  • Halal certification
  • HACCP Level 1
  • General kitchen safety requirements
  • Knowledge of Asian and Western cooking styles
  • Knowledge of food preparation styles and standards
  • Safe use of kitchen equipment
  • Hotel Health & Safety Policy and to identify and report hazards
  • Understand and support the Hotel’s emergency evacuation procedures

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