Kitchen Assistant (Pasir Ris)

Seacare Manpower Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 1,800 - 2,400; Full time

Job summary

Seacare Manpower Services is seeking a detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant to maintain the Nutrition & Food Science (NFS) kitchen, prep room, and equipment. You will support teachers during practical lessons and ensure a clean, orderly work environment.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, handling perishable stock, cleaning equipment, and assisting with deliveries while adhering to safety standards. Contract is 12 months (Jan 2027–Dec 2027) with scheduled early start times.

Qualifications

• Completed primary school education.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food handling, kitchen operations, or simple administrative duties, preferably in an educational institution.
• Able to work independently, efficiently, and maintain a clean and organised work environment.
• Familiarity with basic kitchen and food science equipment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the Nutrition & Food Science (NFS) kitchen, preparation room, and equipment.
• Clean kitchen equipment, workstations, sinks, stoves, refrigerators, floors, and other food lab facilities.
• Wash and maintain cleaning cloths, aprons, and other kitchen items.
• Organise and tidy teacher and student workstations after each lesson.
• Manage and maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Assist in ensuring gas taps, electrical switches, and knives are safely secured.
• Prepare ingredients for practical lessons, including cutting, weighing, packing, and storing.
• Monitor daily stock of perishable food and coordinate with the teacher-in-charge.
• Operate basic kitchen and food science equipment (e.g. blender, electric steamer, rice cooker, refractometer).
• Receive and verify food deliveries and support NFS teachers during practical lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Food handling

Kitchen operations

Administrative duties

Independent work

Clean & organized

Education

Primary education completed

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the Nutrition & Food Science (NFS) kitchen, preparation room, and equipment.
• Clean kitchen equipment, workstations, sinks, stoves, refrigerators, floors, and other food lab facilities.
• Wash and maintain cleaning cloths, aprons, and other kitchen items.
• Organise and tidy teacher and student workstations after each lesson.
• Manage and maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Assist in ensuring gas taps, electrical switches, and knives are safely secured.
• Prepare ingredients for practical lessons, including cutting, weighing, packing, and storing.
• Monitor daily stock of perishable food and coordinate with the teacher-in-charge.
• Operate basic kitchen and food science equipment (e.g. blender, electric steamer, rice cooker, refractometer).
• Receive and verify food deliveries and support NFS teachers during practical lessons.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Completed primary school education.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food handling, kitchen operations, or simple administrative duties, preferably in an educational institution.
• Able to work independently, efficiently, and maintain a clean and organised work environment.
• Familiarity with basic kitchen and food science equipment is an advantage.

Duration/Working hours:

12 months contract ( Option to extend another month)(Jan 2027 to Dec 2027)

• Mondays to Thursdays: 6:30am to 3:30pm, inclusive of 0.5hr lunch break
• Fridays: 6:30am to 3:00pm, inclusive of 0.5hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.