Pan-Asian Cuisine Chef to work in Malta.

Our Company is currently looking for an experienced and qualified “Pan-Asian Cuisine Chef “ to work in one of its Zen to Go Sushi & More outlets on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated Asian Chef, who is passionate about fresh food and understands current trends.

You will be working with a great team and a very busy kitchen environment where you will have the opportunity to show your creative side, help deliver fresh food and make the business a success.

Duties:

• Duties include cooking specialty foods under constant pressure to prepare meals quickly while ensuring quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are observed.

·         Prepare, season, and cook/stir fry in wok all soups, meats, vegetables, fish, seafood, poultry and other food items for consumption.

·         Cook, prepare, and arrange the food to make an appealing arrangement for guests.

·         Correct discrepancies (quality, taste, appearance) immediately.

·         Maintain production and usage records as required.

·         Direct work assignments of support staff in cooks' area.

·         Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times while working in a fast-paced team environment.

·         Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality.

·         General cleaning, stocking and other food service duties as requested by the management.

·         Ensure that tasks are completed, loose ends are tied up and the job is completed.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to live and work in Malta.
• High level creative skills and mastery in preparation of a range of authentic Pan Asian dishes.
• Able to handle kitchen operation independently.
• Knowledge of Dim sum, Gyoza, Bao, Ramen, Noodles preparation.
• At least English A2 level spoken and written.
• A genuine passion for Asian cuisine and working with seasonal high-quality ingredients.
• Food Hygiene Certificate in line with Hospitality and Catering Industry standards.

Must be/have:

·         An excellent team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

·         Clean, punctual, serious well-mannered, able to speak good English.

·         Self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen.

·         Genuinely passionate about good food and aware of food trends.

·         Able to take responsibility.

·         Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in professional knife-handling skills with ability to cut/trim meat and fish.

·         Experience in following and extending recipes.

·         Experience at organising and maintaining kitchen work stations.

·         Experience in maintaining production and usage records.

·         Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations.

·         Experience in safe food handling.

·         Proven experience in Asian countries for not less than 3 years as per previous Certificates of Employment.

 In addition, you should also be: -

·         Performance, achievement and results driven.

·         Have an eye for detail.

·         Able to work well with others.

·         Creative, energetic and passionate about delivering culinary excellence.

·         A hardworking and conscientious individual.

·         FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE

In recognition we offer:

·         A competitive net salary, accommodation included.

·         A 2-year definite contract.

·         6-day 48-hour week.

·         Great benefits.

·         A great team environment.

·         Excellent possibilities for quick progression within the company due to company expansion and new restaurant openings.

·         Salary review by the end of the year.

Applications:

• You must hold a valid European Passport, permanent residence in EU country or married to EU citizen to apply.
• If you think you would like to be part of our great team then please send your CV and motivation letter to: [...]
• Please send your CV + photo material from your work, at least two references from previous employers covering a period of time of not less than 3 years.
• Only candidates who are eligible to live and work in Malta and who meet all aspects of the personal specification will be invited to an interview.