20 Kitchen Helper jobs in Malaysia

Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Helper to join our restaurant team. As a Kitchen Helper, you will support the chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring hygiene standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist chefs and kitchen staff with basic food preparation (washing, cutting, portioning, etc.).

Ensure kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment are clean, sanitized and well-maintained.

Organize and store ingredients properly to maintain freshness and quality.

Dispose of waste and manage kitchen cleanliness according to hygiene standards.

Support the team during busy service hours with efficiency and discipline.

Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow.

Take ownership of assigned tasks and complete them responsibly.

Discipline and sense of responsibility.

Basic communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Team player with a positive and cooperative attitude.

Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Good time management and ability to handle pressure during peak hours.

Qualifications:

Minimum SPM or equivalent.

Basic English communication skills required.

Previous experience in a kitchen or F&B environment preferred.

Training will be provided for suitable candidates.

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The Kitchen Helper assists chefs and cooks by performing various tasks, including cleaning, food preparation, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

• 2 years experience

• Washing, peeling, and cutting: Preparing ingredients like vegetables, fruits, and sometimes meats.
• Assisting with food preparation: Helping with tasks like chopping, mixing, and portioning ingredients.
• Operating kitchen equipment: Using ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment as needed.

1 Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for delivering patient specific high-quality food and exemplary service to patients, guests, and staff in a friendly and timely manner. He/She is also required to work with and assist other members of the Food Services team and Hospital staff to ensure that all patients receive prescribed foods, and guests and staff receive requested food following hospital sanitization and safety procedures.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

1. Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)
   
2. Deliver complete and accurate trays, food requests, and collecting soiled trays while adhering to the departmental policies and procedures for tray delivery and pickup
   Verifying patients’ meal selections for food items served on the tray and rectifying any mistakes
   Participate in a restaurant style cold/hot production in preparing select food items for meal service
   Act upon patient meal requests either by resolving the issue directly or alerting issues to the control room or operations executive
   Adhere to the hospital and departmental hand hygiene policy and procedures and other food service regulations at all times
   To operate equipment for the meal service, including coffeemaker, toaster, microwave oven, and other necessary equipment for meal service
   Clean and sanitize equipment according to the departmental policy.
   Monitor, collect, and record operation specific data for administrative purposes
   Perform any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager
   

2.2 Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

2.2.1 Assist in orientation and on-the-job training of new Food Service Team members

2.2.2 Assist with plating tasks when necessary

2.2.3 Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager

3. Job Specification/Requirements

1. Minimum GCE “N” level and above
   
2. Communicate effectively in written and spoken English
   
3. Food service experience preferred
   

• Manage and grow sales in Food Service, GT, and MT channels.
• Execute sales plans and strategies per channel and customer segment.
• Work closely with distributors and wholesalers to achieve sales goals.

Key Account Management

• Maintain strong relationships with key HORECA and wholesale customers.
• Conduct regular sales visits, business reviews, and negotiations.
• Identify growth opportunities and upsell relevant product ranges.
• Implement trade promotions and marketing activities effectively.
• Ensure product availability, visibility, and placement in the trade.
• Collaborate with marketing and Sales Manager on new product launches and activation.

Reporting & Analysis

• Monitor sales performance and competitor activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Provide market feedback for continuous improvement.

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in FMCG, HORECA, or food service sector.
• Strong knowledge of General Trade/ Modern Trade/ Food Service channels.
• Experienced in promotion execution, distributor handling, and channel development.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent, proactive, and result oriented.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess own transport and able to travel frequently.

Job Description:

• Conduct regular visits to various point-of sale locations across the island
• Proactively seek and open new customer
• Attend to and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Selling, planning, identifying business opportunities, initiating promotion activities with food service customers
• Drive business growth by acquisition of new customers as well as expanding the products offered.
• Require active hunting of new customers
• Perform market trend analysis, update, and discussion of market information with superior.
• Sales Channel: Food Caterer, Hotel, Bars, Ship Chandler, Frozen Food Wholesaler, Institution – Army, Sats, Hospital, Training center, Food court chains

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma or at least 2 years of relevant experience in food service line
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a team player but with ability to work independently
• Flexible, results-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.
• Well-networked within the local F & B o HORECA industry is an advantage
• Prior experience in food service is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Possess own vehicle is preferred

Fresh graduates from University, Polytechnic, Shatec are welcome to apply

This job is for a Trade Marketing Executive in the food industry. You might like this job because you'll create engaging marketing campaigns, collaborate with restaurants, and help increase sales while working with a passionate team!

Established in 1961, our client is among the first Japanese companies to operate in Malaysia. Over the decades, they've grown from a distributor of monosodium glutamate into a well-established manufacturer of various food seasonings. Their product range includes umami seasoning, ready-mix seasoning, chicken stock, pepper, sweeteners, and industrial seasoning for both local and international markets.

With a strong presence across Malaysia through 10 branches and a dedicated sales office in Saudi Arabia, our client continues to expand their market reach. As of November 2018, they achieved a market capitalization of RM1.25 billion, reflecting their growth and reputation. They currently employ over 700 staff nationwide, committed to delivering quality and innovation in food solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement trade marketing initiatives such as campaigns, in-store events, and product sampling targeting restaurants and retailers.
• Engage foodservice outlets (e.g., chicken rice shops, cafés, casual restaurants) with persuasive proposals, highlighting benefits and value propositions.
• Coordinate event logistics: sampling stations setup, promotional displays, staffing, and inventory management.
• Monitor sales during trade activities; analyze data and recommend improvements to campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with sales, brand, and supply chain teams to ensure strategy alignment and timely execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail and restaurant operators to increase visibility and product trials.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and evaluating trade spend ROI.

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, or Professional Degree in Marketing or Business Management.
• At least 3 years of experience in Sales Promotion or Trade Marketing within the Food Business or FMCG industry.