Robert Yong - 11th Dec 2021
Robert Yong, a senior warehouse assistant has helped to manage the flow and storage of stocks for Huber’s for more than 5 years. He is known to be conscientious and hardworking by his fellow colleagues and everyone is amazed at his ability to stay in the freezingly cold -18°C store to check stocks for long periods of time.
1. What
do you miss most being away from your hometown, Kampar in Malaysia?
I miss my mum’s cooking the most because in my eyes,
she prepares the best Niang Dou Fu and Hakka dishes! My dad is also a great
chef, a Dim Sum Master in fact. He manages a small Dim Sum business in Malaysia,
well-known for his meat buns that are simply juicy and bursting with flavour!
My brother cooks well too and always prepares my meals
when both our parents are busy at work. Since everyone in my family are good at
whipping up great food, I do not see the need of myself picking up the skill of cooking.
And I forget to mention that even my favourite Aunt in
Singapore, prepares my weekend meals too lol.
2. Are
you enjoying your stay here?
Definitely! I have great working colleagues and though
my reporting manager is extremely strict with me, he becomes my buddy after
work! We often go for drinks and even to his home where he cooks for me too lol
3.
What
do you find most interesting working at Huber’s?
Being exposed to varying types of meats and cuts, and
learning the various food associated with the numerous festive celebrations in
Singapore. For instance, Turkey and Ham for Thanksgiving and Christmas, whereby
these are uncommon dishes in my hometown. There is also the Oktoberfest which
is famous for roasting lamb carcasses, beer, pork knuckle and of course, the
sausages!
4.
How do
you spend your free time?
I am a pretty active guy who loves sports such as
basketball, badminton, soccer, cycling and the occasional pool. I love badminton
the most and from young, Lee Chong Wei has been my look-up-to idol who was ranked
first worldwide as a singles player! He is even named as a national hero by
then Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Besides sports, my weekend regime includes visits to
my Aunt’s place to help her with the buying and carrying of the groceries, and preparing
the ingredients for the lovely home-cooked meals. Followed with playing mahjong
with my cousins.
5.
Do you
even attempt to cook?
Yes, I do but I'm not good at it though. My best dish is
pasta is topped with mushrooms and my favourite bacon and sausage from Huber’s…yummy!
6.
Share
the one product from Huber’s that you will definitely recommend to your family
and friends. And why?
I love cheese and would highly recommend Huber’s chicken
cheese sausage filled with generous chucks of Swiss cheese. Oh and the beef too, which
my Aunt prepares crispy roast beef with, achieving a nice balance of meat and
fats. Also not forgetting the fries, they are bigger and more solid that gives a
great crunch with every bite!
