Kitchen Assistant (Yishun-Secondary School)

SUNNYHILL ACE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

SunnyHill Ace Pte. Ltd. is seeking a mature, responsible Kitchen Assistant to support the Nutrition and Food Science Department at our school in Singapore.

You will assist with food preparation, material logistics, hygiene, and safety across practical lessons. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, checking deliveries, placing orders, maintaining inventory, supervising student activity, and conducting safety checks.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimally completed Primary School Education.
• Experience: At least three (3) years in food preparation and high hygiene standards.
• Language & Math: Proficient in English; basic math for quantities and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by preparing raw ingredients and materials for weekly lessons (cleaning, cutting, portioning).
• Check and verify incoming food ingredients and kitchen supplies against delivery orders.
• Place weekly orders for ingredients, materials, and cleaning supplies.
• Maintain inventory records of culinary stores, tools, and reference books.
• Maintain daily cleanliness and sanitation of Food and Consumer Education areas.
• Supervise safety and hygiene during student practical classes.
• Conduct safety checks of laboratory premises after each lesson.
• Perform termly stock-takes and flag equipment replacements.
• Provide basic support for school food-related activities and events.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

Primary School Education

Job description

Working Hours & Calendar

Mondays to Thursdays: Est. 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM (inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break, where applicable).

Fridays: Est. 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM (inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break, where applicable).

School Holidays & Rest Days: Services are strictly not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, and all official school holidays.

Note: Ad-hoc support may occasionally be requested during school holiday blocks, but is highly unlikely to exceed 10 hours in total across the year.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a mature, pleasant, and highly responsible Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operational, safety, and logistical needs of the school's Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) Department.

Food Preparation & Material Logistics

• Assist NFS teachers by preparing raw ingredients and culinary materials for weekly food practical and theory lessons (e.g., cleaning, cutting, portioning).
• Check, account for, and verify the receipt of incoming food ingredients and kitchen supplies against delivery orders.
• Place timely weekly orders for food ingredients, fresh materials, and general cleaning supplies under the department's direction.
• Maintain an accurate, updated inventory record of all culinary stores, kitchen tools, and reference books.

Hygiene, Sanitation & Lab Safety

• Maintain the strict daily cleanliness, tidiness, and sanitation of the Food and Consumer Education Rooms and the Preparation Room.
• Supervise the overall safety, discipline, and kitchen hygiene standards of students during practical classes.
• Conduct comprehensive safety checks of the entire laboratory premises immediately after the conclusion of each lesson.
• Perform termly stock-takes of inventory items and flag specific culinary equipment or tools requiring replacement.
• Provide basic support for food-related school activities and special events.

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimally completed Primary School Education.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of relevant hands-on experience in food preparation and high environmental hygiene standards. Prior experience supporting home economics or food labs in local MOE schools is highly beneficial.
• Language & Math: Able to speak, read, and write effectively in English. Must possess basic mathematical skills to manage order quantities, inventory tracking, and measurements.
• Disposition: Mature, industrious, and pleasant team player with a strong commitment to student safety.