Kitchen Assistant (9 Months, Tanglin Road)

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD is seeking a kitchen assistant for a fixed-term role at a Tanglin Road school kitchen in Singapore. The role involves food preparation, handling, cleaning, stock management, and supporting school activities with a focus on safety and hygiene.

Mandatory WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and at least 1 year of relevant experience are required. Applicants will work Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, under a 2027 contract period through October.

Qualifications

• WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: help prepare and assemble ingredients for lessons according to teachers' instructions and recipes.
• Food handling: maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling, storage and disposal.
• Cleaning and maintenance: keep the kitchen clean and organised, wash dishes, utensils and equipment.
• Regularly clean and sanitise floors, countertops, stovetops and appliances.
• Deep clean the kitchen drawers and cabinets annually.
• Stock management: track food, cleaning supplies and equipment; notify teachers when restocking is needed.
• Preparation and office room support: keep room clean, clear bins, dust surfaces, mop floors.
• Waste disposal: dispose of food waste and recyclables following procedures.
• Compliance: follow health and safety regulations and school policies; report safety concerns.
• Support for school activities: assist staff and teachers in kitchen events, setting up and serving food.

Skills

Service-minded

Flexible

Time management

Teamwork

Basic culinary skills

Hygiene

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen equipment

Cleaning and sanitation

Education

WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Location: Tanglin Road

Monthly Salary: S$1900-2100/Month

Contract Period: 1 January 2027 to 29 October 2027

Working Hours

• Mondays to Fridays: 7:30am to 3:30pm, including a 1-hour lunch break
• No work on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, school holidays and school vacation days (such as Youth Day, Teachers' Day and National Day)
• No work during the 2027 school vacations:13 to 21 March29 May to 27 June4 to 12 September

Key Responsibilities

• Food preparation: Help prepare and assemble ingredients for lessons, following teachers' instructions and recipes
• Food handling: Always keep proper food safety and sanitation standards, including handling, storing and disposing of food safely
• Cleaning and maintenance: Keep the kitchen clean and organised, washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Regularly clean and sanitise the floor, countertops, stovetops and kitchen appliances
• Deep clean the kitchen drawers and cabinets once a year
• Stock management: Help keep track of food, cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment, and tell teachers when items need restocking
• Preparation and office room support: Help keep the room clean and tidy, including clearing bins, dusting surfaces and mopping floors
• Waste disposal: Dispose of food waste, recyclables and other kitchen rubbish following set procedures and regulations
• Compliance: Follow health and safety regulations and school policies in the kitchen, and report any safety concerns or equipment faults to teachers
• Support for school activities: Work with staff and teachers on events that use the kitchen, including: setting up for special events serving food at functions making sure the kitchen and dining areas are ready

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field

Skills

• Service-minded: good interpersonal skills, friendly and professional with students and staff
• Flexible: open to other duties assigned by teachers, and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Time management: able to work efficiently and finish tasks on time
• Teamwork: willing to work with staff and other school personnel
• Basic culinary skills: chopping, slicing and cooking
• Hygiene: good personal hygiene, including wearing proper kitchen attire
• Food safety knowledge: proper food handling, storage and sanitation
• Kitchen equipment: familiar with kitchen appliances and utensils, and able to use them safely
• Cleaning and sanitation: able to keep the kitchen clean and organised, including dishwashing and cleaning surfaces and floors

EA License No.: 96C4864

Reg. No.: R22110485 (Shanice Lim Xin Ni)