Kitchen Assistant

St. John's Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s Home is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen operations and ensure smooth daily activities within the home. The role involves helping with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health and safety guidelines to safeguard residents.

Ideal candidates have prior kitchen experience, a keen eye for detail, and strong teamwork and communication skills to follow directions from kitchen management.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience or in a similar role within the food service industry
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to assist the kitchen team as needed
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions from the kitchen management
• A positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety

Responsibilities

• Assisting the kitchen team in food preparation, such as washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment by cleaning work surfaces, utensils, and equipment
• Ensuring the proper storage and handling of food items to maintain food safety and quality
• Supporting the kitchen team in basic cooking tasks as directed by the Chef
• Following all relevant health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Adhering to the Home’s policies and procedures to uphold the highest standards of customer service

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

St John’s Home

Kitchen Assistant - Job Description

St John’s Home is a residential Home under the Ministry of Social and Family Affairs. We have been providing quality and compassionate care to seniors for over 60 years and will be transiting to a Nursing home in 2026.

Objectives of this role

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Home. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our kitchen operations and ensuring the smooth running of our home.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting the kitchen team in food preparation, such as washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment by cleaning work surfaces, utensils, and equipment
• Ensuring the proper storage and handling of food items to maintain food safety and quality
• Supporting the kitchen team in basic cooking tasks as directed by the Chef
• Following all relevant health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Adhering to the Home’s policies and procedures to uphold the highest standards of customer service

Requirements

• Previous kitchen experience or in a similar role within the food service industry
• Akeen eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to assist the kitchen team as needed
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions from the kitchen management
• A positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety