School Kitchen Assistant (FCE / NFS)

SUNNYHILL ACE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNNYHILL ACE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Food & Consumer Education and Nutrition & Food Science programmes. You will assist teachers, prepare ingredients and equipment, and help with safe, tidy, and well-organized cookery spaces.

Responsibilities include lesson prep, classroom standby during cooking sessions, and managing deliveries, inventories, and documentation. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and a patient approach with students.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Food & Nutrition / FCE Kitchen Assistant.
• Must possess a valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate.
• Solid understanding of basic English.
• Capable of climbing up to four floors of stairs to access the cookery room when needed.
• Meticulous, organized, responsible, and patient when working with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist FCE and NFS teachers with daily teaching, learning, and cooking activities.
• Prepare ingredients, tools, equipment, and setup for cookery lessons and related programmes.
• Remain on standby during active sessions to support teachers and students.
• Receive food and ingredient deliveries from vendors.
• Maintain hygiene by cleaning two cookery rooms, prep area, and container cabin; manage safety.
• Track inventory and manage kitchen documentation and asset logbooks.

Skills

3+ years experience

Basic English

Food safety awareness

Detail oriented

Patient disposition

Education

WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1

Job description

Working Hours & Schedule

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:15 AM – 4:15 PM (Includes a 30-minute lunch break)
• Fridays: 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM (Includes a 30-minute lunch break)
• Flexibility: Ability to support school events and programmes beyond regular hours when required.
• Rest Days: Off on Saturdays, Sundays, and all gazetted public holidays.

Core Responsibilities

You will assist the Food and Consumer Education (FCE) and Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) teachers with daily teaching, learning, and cooking practical activities.

Lesson Preparation & Teaching Support

• Ingredient & Tool Setup: Prepare ingredients, tools, equipment, and work areas for cookery lessons, practical assessments, and specialized school programmes (e.g., Applied Learning Programmes, GEAR-UP).
• Classroom Standby: Remain on standby during active practical sessions to support teacher requests and patiently assist students during their cooking sessions.
• Logistics: Assist in receiving food and ingredient deliveries from vendors.

Kitchen Maintenance, Hygiene & Safety

• Housekeeping: Daily cleaning, washing, and sanitizing of two cookery rooms, the preparation room, and one container cabin to maintain top-tier cleanliness, hygiene, and security.
• Safety Audits: Ensure all kitchens are safely locked, and all electricity and gas power supplies are completely shut off at the end of each class and school day.
• Facility Reporting: Promptly report any kitchen facility issues or potential safety risks to the coordinator.

Administrative & Inventory Management

• Stock Tracking: Check and provide regular inventory updates for perishables and dry goods to teachers for ordering.
• Asset Control: Maintain and update comprehensive logbooks of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Documentation: Manage administrative filing and compilation of kitchen-related documents.

Job Requirements

• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Food & Nutrition / FCE Kitchen Assistant.
• Certification: Must possess a valid Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate.
• Language: A solid understanding of basic English.
• Physical Fitness: Capable of climbing up to four floors of stairs to access the cookery room in the event of a lift breakdown.
• Key Attributes: Meticulous, organized, responsible, highly aware of food safety protocols, and possesses a patient disposition when working alongside students.