0708#KITCHEN ASSISTANT-PASIR RIS

Kitchen Assistant (Nutrition & Food Science Laboratory)

Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore

Contract Period: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027

Option to Renew: 1 January 2028 – 31 December 2028 (Subject to School's Requirement)

Position Overview

The Kitchen Assistant supports the daily operations of the Nutrition & Food Science (NFS) laboratories by maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, preparing ingredients for practical lessons, managing food supplies, and providing administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of NFS lessons.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (inclusive of 30-minute lunch break)
• Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (inclusive of 30-minute lunch break)
• No work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen & Laboratory Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the Nutrition & Food Science kitchen, food laboratory, and preparation room.
• Wash, dry, and store cleaning cloths, aprons, and kitchen utensils.
• Clean food science equipment, sinks, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, workstations, and other kitchen facilities.
• Mop kitchen floors and ensure work areas are clean after every lesson.
• Organise and tidy teachers' and students' workstations, cupboards, drawers, and sinks.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and appliances are well maintained and properly stored.
• Check that gas valves, electrical switches, ovens, and knives are safely secured after use.

Food Preparation Support

• Prepare, cut, weigh, and pack ingredients before practical lessons.
• Organise ingredients and store them correctly in refrigerators, freezers, and cupboards.
• Monitor daily stock of perishable food items.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure ingredients are available for lessons.
• Rice cooker
• Electric steamer
• Hand-held blender
• Refractometer
• Other kitchen appliances

Inventory & Administrative Support

• Receive, verify, and organise food deliveries and orders.
• Maintain basic stock records and monitor inventory levels.
• Assist teachers with kitchen and laboratory preparations.
• Provide administrative support related to kitchen operations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the School Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Primary School education.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Able to read and understand simple English instructions.

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in food handling, kitchen operations, catering, or similar support roles.
• Experience working in a school, educational institution, catering service, or commercial kitchen is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of food preparation and safe food handling practices.
• Familiar with common kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Good organisational and housekeeping skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit to perform cleaning, lifting, and food preparation duties.
• Responsible, reliable, and able to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Why Join Us?

• Stable MOE school contract with regular working hours.
• Weekends and Public Holidays off.
• Opportunity to support students in practical Nutrition & Food Science education.
• Friendly and supportive school environment.