Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant-Junyuan Secondary School# Tampines

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a responsible Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant to support teachers in cooking practic als and school programmes. The role includes maintaining cookery rooms, ensuring hygiene, and assisting with lessons.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a WSQ Food Safety Level 1 certificate, basic English, and a patient, team‑oriented attitude. Weekdays with specified hours; occasional after‑hours events may occur.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant.
• Possess a WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate.
• Basic understanding of English.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and housekeeping practices.
• Able to work well with teachers and students, with patience and a positive attitude.
• Meticulous in food preparation, stock-taking, cleaning and inventory management.
• Well-organised, responsible and able to work independently.
• A good team player who is adaptable and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food and Consumer Education (FCE), Nutrition and Food Science (NFS), and ALP teachers in preparing ingredients, materials and equipment for lessons, practical sessions, assessments and school programmes.
• Clean, sanitise and maintain two cookery rooms, the preparation room and one container cabin to ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Clean and tidy the cookery rooms after every practical session.
• Monitor and update inventories of perishable food items, dry goods, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Assist in receiving food supplies and deliveries from vendors.
• Maintain and organise kitchen-related documents, records and inventory lists.
• Provide support to teachers during practical lessons and respond to their requests as required.
• Identify and report equipment faults, facility issues and potential safety hazards to the relevant teachers or coordinators.
• Ensure all kitchen facilities are secured and electrical appliances and gas supplies are switched off after lessons and at the end of the day.
• Support school events and programmes that may take place outside normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school or department.

Skills

Experience

English (basic)

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Inventory management

Independent

Team player

Education

WSQ Food Safety Level 1

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a responsible, organised and hands‑on Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant to support teachers in conducting cooking practicals, food preparation lessons and school-based learning programmes. The successful candidate will help ensure that the cookery rooms are well‑maintained, properly equipped and compliant with food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.

This role is suitable for candidates with kitchen experience who enjoy working in an educational environment and supporting students during practical learning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Food and Consumer Education (FCE), Nutrition and Food Science (NFS), and Applied Learning Programme (ALP) teachers in preparing ingredients, materials and equipment for lessons, practical sessions, assessments and school programmes.
• Clean, sanitise and maintain two cookery rooms, the preparation room and one container cabin to ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Clean and tidy the cookery rooms after every practical session.
• Monitor and update inventories of perishable food items, dry goods, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Assist in receiving food supplies and deliveries from vendors.
• Maintain and organise kitchen-related documents, records and inventory lists.
• Provide support to teachers during practical lessons and respond to their requests as required.
• Identify and report equipment faults, facility issues and potential safety hazards to the relevant teachers or coordinators.
• Ensure all kitchen facilities are secured and electrical appliances and gas supplies are switched off after lessons and at the end of the day.
• Support school events and programmes that may take place outside normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school or department.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant is preferred.
• Possess a valid Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate.
• Basic understanding of English.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and housekeeping practices.
• Able to work well with teachers and students, with patience and a positive attitude.
• Meticulous in food preparation, stock‑taking, cleaning and inventory management.
• Well‑organised, responsible and able to work independently.
• A good team player who is adaptable and willing to learn.

Employment Details

Contract Period: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, or from the date of issuance of the Letter of Award, whichever is later, with an option for a further one‑year extension, subject to the Authority's decision.

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7.15am to 4.15pm, inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break.
• Friday: 7.15am to 3.45pm, inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break.

Rest Days: Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

Additional support during school events and programmes outside normal working hours may be required.