Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) Lab Assistant - MOE Secondary School (Job Reference: TSTKEA-2026-07-001)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and dependable Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operations of the Nutrition and Food Science Laboratory, while providing administrative support in an MOE Secondary School near Pasir Ris MRT. You will work closely with the HOD/LH-Science and Vice Principal, Administration Managers/Executives and School Leaders to ensure smooth school operations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance of NFS rooms

1. Able to maintain orderliness and ensure cleanliness of the NFS food lab (kitchen), and preparation room. Such as:-

• washing and drying of cleaning cloth, aprons

• cleaning of food science equipment,

• cleaning of teachers & students’ work area, for instance sinks, stoves, refrigerators,..etc

• mopping of kitchen floor,..etc

  2. Organize & tidy teacher and student work unit such as table tops, drawers & sinks after each lesson and any other duties related to the maintenance of the NFS room.

  3. Manage the equipment and appliances in the NFS food lab(kitchen) (need to be familiar with food science equipment)

  4. Assist in checking that the main gas tap, electrical switches (oven) and knives are kept under lock & key.

Food Preparation

• Able to manage the preparation of ingredients for lessons such as the cutting, weighing and packing of ingredients prior to lesson

• Organise ingredients and equipment in the kitchen which includes the repacking of ingredients into proper storage areas (refrigerator, cupboards).

• Take stock of perishable food daily and work closely with the teacher-in-charge.

• Able to operate some of the kitchen and food science equipment such as hand held blender, electric streamer, rice cooker, refractometer etc.

Administrative duties

• Able to manage the process of accepting and verifying food orders.

• Able to support all NFS teachers in the food lab(kitchen) at all times (excluding lunch time & scheduled breaks)

• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Applicants should have completed primary school education

• 3 years of prior experience in food handling, kitchen, or simple administrative duties in similar educational institutions.

• Should be able to work efficiently and independently.

Employment Details

Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

Location: Near Pasir Ris MRT

Working Hours:

• Mondays to Thursdays: 6:30am to 3:30pm, inclusive of 0.5hr lunch break

• Fridays: 6:30am to 3:00pm, inclusive of 0.5hr lunch break

• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful opportunity to support an MOE Secondary School.

• Professional and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank all applicants for their interest.