Edinburgh
1. Food Preparation & Cooking • Prepare and cook authentic Malaysian, Chinese-Malaysian and Southeast Asian dishes., • Specialise in wok cooking techniques, including stir-frying, high-heat cooking and achieving wok hei (smoky wok flavour)., • Prepare signature dishes such as Char Kway Teow, Nasi Goreng Kampung, Mee Goreng Mamak, Kung Pao Chicken and Malaysian-style stir-fried noodles., • Maintain consistent taste, presentation, portion sizes and food quality., • Prepare fresh sauces, sambals, marinades and spice pastes according to restaurant recipes. 2. Kitchen Operations • Manage the wok station efficiently during lunch and dinner services., • Complete daily mise en place before service., • Coordinate with curry, grill and other kitchen sections to ensure timely food preparation., • Handle multiple orders during busy service periods without compromising quality., • Ensure all ingredients are correctly stored, labelled and rotated using FIFO principles. 3. Food Safety & Hygiene • Follow UK food hygiene and food safety regulations., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the wok station, equipment and preparation areas., • Follow HACCP procedures, temperature monitoring and food storage requirements., • Prevent cross-contamination and manage food allergens correctly., • Clean and maintain wok burners, extraction areas, utensils and cooking equipment. 4. Stock Control & Cost Management • Monitor daily ingredient usage and minimise food wastage., • Assist with stock ordering and inventory checks., • Maintain standard recipes and portion control to achieve food cost targets., • Report shortages, damaged equipment and quality concerns to management. 5. Teamwork & Staff Development • Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team., • Train junior chefs and kitchen assistants in wok cooking techniques., • Support menu development, seasonal specials and new Malaysian dishes., • Maintain discipline, punctuality and professional kitchen standards., • Assist other kitchen sections when required. 6. Quality & Customer Satisfaction • Ensure every dish meets Wok & Sambal's authentic Malaysian flavour standards., • Adjust spice levels and accommodate customer dietary requirements where safely possible., • Maintain consistency during high-volume service., • Support continuous improvements based on customer feedback. Required Skills & Experience • Previous experience as a Wok Chef, preferably in Malaysian, Chinese or Southeast Asian cuisine., • Strong knowledge of wok burners, high-temperature cooking and stir-frying., • Experience preparing Malaysian sauces, sambals, noodles, rice dishes and seafood., • Ability to work independently under pressure., • Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety., • Strong teamwork, time management and organisational skills.
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