School Cookery & Nutrition Lab Assistant

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a responsible Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant to support teachers in cooking practic als and school programmes. The role includes maintaining cookery rooms, ensuring hygiene, and assisting with lessons.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a WSQ Food Safety Level 1 certificate, basic English, and a patient, team‑oriented attitude. Weekdays with specified hours; occasional after‑hours events may occur.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant.
• Possess a WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate.
• Basic understanding of English.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety and housekeeping practices.
• Able to work well with teachers and students, with patience and a positive attitude.
• Meticulous in food preparation, stock-taking, cleaning and inventory management.
• Well-organised, responsible and able to work independently.
• A good team player who is adaptable and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food and Consumer Education (FCE), Nutrition and Food Science (NFS), and ALP teachers in preparing ingredients, materials and equipment for lessons, practical sessions, assessments and school programmes.
• Clean, sanitise and maintain two cookery rooms, the preparation room and one container cabin to ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Clean and tidy the cookery rooms after every practical session.
• Monitor and update inventories of perishable food items, dry goods, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Assist in receiving food supplies and deliveries from vendors.
• Maintain and organise kitchen-related documents, records and inventory lists.
• Provide support to teachers during practical lessons and respond to their requests as required.
• Identify and report equipment faults, facility issues and potential safety hazards to the relevant teachers or coordinators.
• Ensure all kitchen facilities are secured and electrical appliances and gas supplies are switched off after lessons and at the end of the day.
• Support school events and programmes that may take place outside normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school or department.

Skills

Experience

English (basic)

Food hygiene

Kitchen safety

Inventory management

Independent

Team player

Education

WSQ Food Safety Level 1

Job description

VINAYAK ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a responsible Food & Nutrition Kitchen Assistant to support teachers in cooking practic als and school programmes. The role includes maintaining cookery rooms, ensuring hygiene, and assisting with lessons.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a WSQ Food Safety Level 1 certificate, basic English, and a patient, team‑oriented attitude. Weekdays with specified hours; occasional after‑hours events may occur.