Food Tech Teaching Assistant for School Culinary Lab

DULWICH COLLEGE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Term-time role

Paid holidays

Subsidized lunch

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a Food Technology Teaching Assistant to support cookery and food education across the College through managing the DUCKS Cooking Room and delivering curriculum-based cooking activities. You will plan lessons, ensure equipment maintenance, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster strong relationships with students, staff and parents.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma or certificate in Food and Nutrition Science, a current food hygiene certificate,

Qualifications

• Recognised Diploma or certificate in Food and Nutrition Science.
• Current food hygiene certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in Food Preparation and Hygiene in a commercial or educational setting.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Good communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships across the College.
• Experience of ordering and managing the stock control of consumable items.
• Excellent cooking skills and experience of demonstrating techniques to others.
• Awareness of health, safety, and safeguarding requirements relevant to working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead cooking sessions for children aged 2 to 7 years.
• Arrange maintenance and servicing of equipment as and when needed.
• Prepare resources and support the delivery of curriculum-based cooking activities across all year groups.
• Work collaboratively with Year Group Leaders (YGLs), Assistant Year Group Leaders (AYGLs) and Mandarin Leads to plan curriculum-linked cooking lessons and WOW Days within an agreed budget.
• Design and implement information programmes that promote healthy lifestyle, nutrition and wellbeing.
• Prepare food and resources for lessons and lead cooking related CCAs.
• Coordinate the ordering and purchasing of ingredients, equipment, and materials as required.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure the safe and appropriate storage of all supplies.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the DUCKS Cooking Room.
• Advise the Director of Business Administration on Health and Safety issues.
• Create and maintain displays within and outside the Cooking Room to celebrate and promote student learning.
• Support school events and initiatives related to food, nutrition, and cookery as required.
• Maintain the booking system for the Cooking Room.

Skills

Good communication

Stock management

Cooking techniques

Safeguarding awareness

Experience with young people

Education

Diploma or certificate in Food and Nutrition Science

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a Food Technology Teaching Assistant to support cookery and food education across the College through managing the DUCKS Cooking Room and delivering curriculum-based cooking activities. You will plan lessons, ensure equipment maintenance, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster strong relationships with students, staff and parents.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma or certificate in Food and Nutrition Science, a current food hygiene certificate,