Food Lab Assistant & Prep Specialist

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Food Lab Assistant to support NFS practical lessons. You will help prepare ingredients, maintain lab cleanliness, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

The role involves inventory, stock checks, and coordinating with suppliers for timely ingredient deliveries. This on-site position requires meticulous attention to hygiene and organizational skills. Working with teachers and students, you’ll help create a safe, efficient learning

Qualifications

• Assist teachers in cutting, preparing and portioning ingredients for NFS practical lessons.
• Store food ingredients properly in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness, tidiness and proper arrangement of Food Labs, Work Rooms and storage areas.
• Clean and maintain refrigerators, including checking and clearing unwanted or expired food items.
• Ensure cookers, equipment and the main gas supply are switched off after lessons and at the end of the day.
• Dispose of rubbish, unwanted packaging, boxes and other items appropriately.
• Maintain and organise the centre store and Food Lab areas.
• Wash and dry rags using the washer/dryer machine.
• Conduct inventory and stock checks of food ingredients, consumables, cutlery and equipment.
• Monitor stocks of detergents, soaps, sponges and other cleaning supplies and arrange for replenishment when required.
• Ensure Food Labs are properly cleaned and arranged after practical lessons.
• Assist with food preparation for NFS projects, events, competitions, Teachers" Day and other departmental activities.
• Assist with ordering food ingredients for NFS practical lessons and examinations.
• Receive and check food deliveries and store ingredients appropriately.
• Liaise with grocers/suppliers regarding missing, damaged or unsuitable ingredients and arrange for replacement where necessary.
• Monitor leftover ingredients for carry-forward and inform teachers if ingredients are insufficient for upcoming lessons.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the FCE/NFS teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in cutting, preparing and portioning ingredients for NFS practical lessons.
• Store food ingredients properly in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness, tidiness and proper arrangement of Food Labs, Work Rooms and storage areas.
• Clean and maintain refrigerators, including checking and clearing unwanted or expired items.
• Ensure cookers, equipment and the main gas supply are switched off after lessons and at the end of the day.
• Dispose of rubbish, unwanted packaging, boxes and other items appropriately.

Job description

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Food Lab Assistant to support NFS practical lessons. You will help prepare ingredients, maintain lab cleanliness, and ensure safety protocols are followed.

The role involves inventory, stock checks, and coordinating with suppliers for timely ingredient deliveries. This on-site position requires meticulous attention to hygiene and organizational skills. Working with teachers and students, you’ll help create a safe, efficient learning