Kitchen Assistant (Nutrition & Food Science Department)

SUNNYHILL ACE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyhill Ace Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a school kitchen support officer to assist with daily practical lessons, including preparing ingredients, portioning, and distributing supplies for student activities.

The role covers inventory management, FIFO storage, hygiene and safety compliance, and basic administrative tasks to assist teachers. You will work Monday to Thursday mornings and Friday shifts, with rest days on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in school kitchens or institutional environments preferred.
• PSLE pass essential for communication with students and vendors.
• Certification in food safety highly preferred (WSQ Food Hygiene Course / Food Safety Course Level 1).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and distribute food ingredients for student practical lessons.
• Assist with weekly ingredient orders and verify deliveries.
• Ensure correct labeling, storage, and FIFO stock control.
• Perform regular inventory checks of kitchen items and supplies across the facilities.
• Inspect kitchen equipment and report damages promptly.
• Maintain sanitation and safety, including routine cleaning on Fridays and deep-cleaning during holidays.
• Provide basic administrative support to teachers.

Skills

Organised

Time management

Team player

Education

PSLE pass

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lesson Preparation: Prepare, portion, and distribute food ingredients before the daily commencement of student practical lessons.
• Supply & Inventory Logistics: Assist with weekly food ingredient orders, receive deliveries from vendors, and verify that the items match the ordered quality, quantity, and technical specifications.
• Stock Control & Safety: Ensure all food ingredients are correctly labeled, stored, and rotated (FIFO) in adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations, monitoring optimal storage temperatures.
• Inventory Auditing: Perform regular physical checks on food ingredients, cooking utensils, kitchen appliances, and generic supplies across the NFS Special Rooms (Kitchens, NFS Office, and NFS Investigation Hub).
• Maintenance Reporting: Inspect kitchen equipment regularly and promptly report any damages or technical defects to the teacher-in-charge.
• Hygiene & General Cleaning: Maintain the sanitation, housekeeping, and safety of workstations. Conduct basic cleaning routines every Friday and deep-cleaning operations during the June and September school holiday periods.
• Administrative Support: Execute basic administrative tasks and paperwork to assist teachers with classroom preparation.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimally 1 year of hands‑on working experience in school kitchens, institutional environments, or commercial food establishments.
• Education: A pass in PSLE is required to ensure effective communication with students, food logistics vendors, and maintenance technicians.
• Skills & Certifications:Strong baseline knowledge in kitchen safety and safe food handling protocols.Possession of a recognized certification is highly preferred (e.g., WSQ Food Hygiene Course / Food Safety Course Level 1 by ITE/SHATEC).
• Attributes: Organised, possess sound time‑management skills, works well in dynamic environments, and coordinates seamlessly as a collaborative team player.

Working Hours & Conditions

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break).
• Fridays: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break).
• Rest Days: Off on Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted Public Holidays.
• Note: Occasional requests to extend working hours based on school event requirements will be compensated with time-off-in-lieu.