Programme Assistant (Bakery)

THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore seeks a Programme Assistant (Bakery) to empower adults with disabilities through hands-on bakery training. Responsibilities include facilitating training sessions, monitoring trainee progress, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the bakery workspace. Ideal candidates have a Higher NITEC in Pastry and Baking and a proactive approach to vocational training.

Qualifications

• Minimum Higher NITEC in Pastry and Baking, Culinary Arts, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in bakery, pastry, or food production preferred.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily bakery training sessions for trainees.
• Monitor and report on trainees' performance and progress.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the bakery workspace.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Higher NITEC in Pastry and Baking, Culinary Arts, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

The Programme Assistant (Bakery) plays a vital role in the THKbloom Enabling Skills for Life Programme (ESLP) under the Work Therapy Model, supporting adults with disabilities in developing functional and vocational skills for greater independence and employability.

Key Responsibilities

Trainee Training and Development

• Facilitate daily bakery training sessions, guiding trainees through bread and pastry production processes such as dough kneading, filling insertion, proofing, baking, and packaging.
• Support trainees in building work habits and soft skills, including teamwork, following instructions, hygiene practices, and task ownership.
• Adapt training and supervision according to trainees' Support Level tiers and Individualised Development Plans (IDPs).
• Monitor, document, and report on trainees' performance, progress, and behavioural observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Reinforce Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and carry out training on functional skills development in alignment with the NOURISH curriculum.

Programme Implementation and Development

• Work closely with the Programme Executive and Allied Health Professionals to refine the bakery training curriculum to meet ESLP learning outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training materials, SOPs, and teaching resources to ensure consistency with industry standards.
• Participate in the planning and production of bakery items for institutional supply and e-commerce platforms (THK HeartShop) to sustain the programme's social enterprise model.
• Support marketing, packaging, and event preparation for bakery-related projects or collaborations.

Operations and Administration

• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the bakery workspace and equipment.
• Assist in inventory management and procurement of ingredients, tools, and packaging materials.
• Support in audit preparation, assessments, and programme reporting.
• Uphold all food safety, SFA, and Halal certification requirements within the bakery.

Qualifications

• Minimum Higher NITEC in Pastry and Baking, Culinary Arts, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in bakery, pastry, or food production preferred.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities is advantageous; on-the-job training in disability support will be provided.

Other Information

Attributes

• Warm, patient, and committed to empowering adults with special needs.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and adaptable to a dynamic training environment.
• Strong team player with good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Passionate about social inclusion and vocational training as a pathway to independence.