Food Lab Assistant ( Ang Mo Kio)

SEACARE MANPOWER SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food services provider in Singapore seeks a contract assistant to maintain food laboratories and support practical lessons. The ideal candidate will have a PSLE certificate, a valid Food Hygiene Certificate, and proficiency in food preparation and safety practices. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 2 PM, with service required only during school terms.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate, read, write, and understand food terms.
• Trained in food safety and handling.
• Preferably experienced in a school kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, order, and cleanliness of food laboratories.
• Prepare ingredients for practical lessons.
• Assist teachers with hands-on demonstrations.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of kitchen safety

Communication in English

Familiarity with kitchen appliances

Competency in Microsoft Word

Competency in Microsoft Excel

Education

PSLE certificate

Valid Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety, order and cleanliness of food laboratories, preparation rooms, utensils and equipment
• Prepare ingredients for students' practical lessons
• Assist teachers to perform hands-on demonstration for students when necessary
• Assist teachers to maintain classroom discipline during practical lessons
• Update and keep stock on budget for food ingredients to ensure budget is adequately utilised
• Compile food order list based on lesson needs in a timely manner for teachers to restock necessary supplies with school-approved food supplier
• Perform inventory check for Food Laboratories when called upon
• Assist in checking and inform teachers of cooker hob and oven servicing and repair required
• Assist teacher in providing clear labelling for equipment, tools and food storage

Requirements

• At least a PSLE certificate and valid Food Hygiene Certificate, able to communicate, read, write and understand food terms and instruction manual in English.
• Familiar with kitchen appliances and general kitchen safety.
• Good knowledge on food ingredients and food preparation skills is a must.
• Trained in food safety and food handling.
• Preferably to have experience in a school-kitchen.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word & Excel.

Duration / Working hours

12 months contract (Option to extend another year) 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

• Mondays to Fridays: About 7.00am to 2.00pm (start and end timing depending on the last class for the day). inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• When more than 6 working hours, a 30-minute break will be given.
• Service required on January to May and July to September only.
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.
• Service not required in October and School Holidays (eg. June, November and December) unless required.