Job Description

Love good food and a fast kitchen rhythm? Come make a visible difference working with us at The Hungry Tapir, a neighbourhood eatery serving Malaysian-inspired comfort dishes with a friendly, close-knit team. You will learn practical kitchen skills while helping us deliver consistent, tasty meals to our guests.

As the backbone of our on-ground kitchen, you keep stations ready, clean, and running so chefs and servers can focus on great food and service. On busy shifts you manage prep, basic cooking support, and food safety to maintain smooth service.

Your Growth & Impact

• Build practical culinary skills through hands-on prep and exposure to multiple kitchen stations, improving speed and technique.
• Gain confidence in food safety and kitchen routines that make you more employable across F&B roles.
• Expand your network by working closely with cooks, servers, and managers, opening pathways to supervisory roles.
• Position yourself for faster shift progression and responsibility by showing reliability and attention to detail.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Food Prep & Support

• Prepare vegetables, portion ingredients, and perform basic cooking tasks as instructed by chefs.
• Assemble simple dishes and assist plating to meet presentation and portion standards.
• Help during peak service by expediting small orders and clearing completed plates to servers.

Kitchen Maintenance & Safety

• Maintain clean workstations, rinse and sanitize equipment, and keep floors and drains tidy each shift.
• Follow food safety rules and temperature controls, recording checks when required to ensure compliance.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and hand-wash cookware safely to keep a steady supply of clean tools.

Stock & Receiving

• Receive deliveries, check quantities against invoices, and store items with clear labels and dates.
• Rotate stock using first-in first-out practice to reduce waste and keep ingredients fresh.
• Report low stock and damaged items to the kitchen supervisor to help maintain smooth service.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a busy kitchen, cafe, or similar F&B environment is preferred.
• Basic food handling training or certificate is a plus, or willingness to complete on-the-job training.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, and to stand for long periods.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Practical knowledge of kitchen hygiene, safe food storage, and basic temperature control procedures.
• Familiarity with basic knife handling, simple food prep techniques, and operating commercial dishwashers.
• Basic inventory recording, labeling, and stock rotation practices to help reduce waste.

Soft Skills & Qualities

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic and willingness to follow direction from seniors.
• Calm under pressure, able to keep pace during busy service while maintaining attention to cleanliness.
• Good team player with clear communication and a respectful, friendly attitude toward colleagues and guests.

Skills