School Cook: Fresh Meals & Safe, Efficient Kitchen

Middleton International School; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleton International School in Tampines West is seeking a School Cook to join our kitchen team. You will follow recipes, maintain food safety, and help prepare meals for students and staff, with a focus on nutrition and child-friendly portions.

The role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience, ability to work quickly in a busy school environment, and careful stock management and hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and safe temperatures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Calm demeanor in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Ability to follow recipes and measurements accurately
• Stock management and budget-conscious ordering
• Manual dexterity for knife skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and endure heat
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience, preferably in preschool/childcare
• Basic arithmetic calculations

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and sanitation
• Follow recipes and measurements
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Cook a range of foods (bake, grill, steam, boil)
• Present, garnish and arrange dishes
• Occasionally serve food
• Keep area clean and safe
• Handle and store ingredients
• Order stock and assist with budget control
• Maintain stock levels and expiry labels
• Clean kitchen equipment before and after use
• Monitor freezer/fridge temperatures
• Adhere to health guidelines
• Remove waste to designated bins

Skills

Safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Accountability

Organization

Dexterity

Stamina

2+ years cooking

Basic calculations

Job description

Middleton International School in Tampines West is seeking a School Cook to join our kitchen team. You will follow recipes, maintain food safety, and help prepare meals for students and staff, with a focus on nutrition and child-friendly portions.

The role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience, ability to work quickly in a busy school environment, and careful stock management and hygiene practices.