Kitchen Helper

Seacare Manpower Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service provider in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Helper to ensure cleanliness and operational efficiency in the kitchen environment. This role includes responsibilities such as maintaining safety standards, assisting in food preparation, and managing kitchen inventory. Candidates should possess good English communication skills, be physically fit for manual tasks, and have experience in kitchen operations. The position comes with a one-year contract and offers structured working hours during the school term and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, safety, and hygiene preferred in educational settings.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment effectively.
• Basic administrative skills for orders and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support food preparation and manage kitchen equipment.
• Process food orders and update inventory records.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Physically fit for manual tasks

Education

Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Electric steamers

Rice cookers

Weighing scales

Job description

About the job Kitchen Helper (Serangoon)

Responsibilities:

Kitchen Housekeeping and Maintenance

• Maintain orderliness and safety standards in the NFS food laboratory (kitchen) and preparation room.
• Laundering of cleaning cloths and aprons.
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and utensils.
• Organisation of student workstations, including table tops, drawers and sinks after each lesson.
• Other related maintenance duties as required.
• Manage kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Support security and safety procedures by verifying that main gas taps, electrical switches are off and knives are properly secured at the end of the day.
• Appropriate storage of leftover items.
• Ingredient sorting based on expiry dates.

Food Preparation and Hygiene Management

• Transport food ingredients/materials from Level 1 to the NFS kitchens at Level 3.
• Cutting, weighing and portioning of ingredients.
• Setting up common ingredients at the centre table.
• Organise and store ingredients appropriately in refrigerators and cupboards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating kitchen and food science equipment, including:

• Electric steamers.
• Rice cookers.
• Stop watches.
• Weighing scales.

• Perform additional food preparation and hygiene-related duties as required.

Administrative Functions

• Process and verify food orders.
• Maintain and update food supply inventory records for NFS teachers.
• Provide operational support to NFS teachers during laboratory sessions.
• Food order verification.
• Receipt filing and labelling.
• Other related administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Good communication skills in English.
• Physically fit for manual tasks.
• Experience in food preparation, safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations (preferably in schools).
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Basic administrative skills (orders, inventory, records).
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an educational kitchen setting and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Contract: 1 year (option to extend another year), 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026.

Working Hours

During school term (inclusive of 1 hour lunch break):

• Mon–Thu: 7.30am – 3.45pm
• Fri: 8.30am – 5.30pm

During school holidays (inclusive of 1 hour lunch break):

• 8.00am – 12.00pm
• 12.00pm – 4.00pm

Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.