School Kitchen Assistant | Hougang

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD invites a Kitchen Assistant to join our school kitchen team at Hougang. You will prepare, portion and distribute ingredients for daily lessons, check deliveries, label and store items, and maintain hygiene in the NFS rooms.

The role requires 1 year in school or commercial kitchens, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork. Working hours are Mon-Thu 7:00am–4:00pm and Fri 7:00am–3:30pm, with occasional extended hours; base salary SGD 2,200–2,300 per

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of working experience in school kitchens or commercial kitchens.
• Good knowledge of food and kitchen safety, with skills in food handling.
• Able to work well in a dynamic environment.
• A team player with good organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Pass in PSLE to communicate well with students, food supply vendors and maintenance contractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and distribute food ingredients before daily lessons.
• Assist with weekly food ingredient orders and receive deliveries.
• Verify quantities, quality and specifications of delivered ingredients.
• Label, store and maintain ingredients with proper stock rotation.
• Conduct regular inventory checks of kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness and safety of kitchen utensils and appliances.
• Ensure overall cleanliness, hygiene and safety of NFS rooms.
• Carry out general administrative duties to support teachers in kitchens and investigation hub.
• Clean kitchens and investigation hub on Fridays and during school holidays.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Food handling

Job description

Job Scope

1. Prepare, portion and distribute food ingredients before the commencement of practical lessons daily.

2. Assist with weekly food ingredient orders and receive deliveries from vendors.

3. Check and verify that all food ingredients delivered are accurate in quantity, quality and specifications, in accordance with the orders placed.

4. Ensure that all food ingredients are properly labelled, stored and maintained in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards, including appropriate storage temperatures and stock rotation.

5. Conduct regular inventory checks of food ingredients, utensils, equipment and other supplies in the Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) rooms, including kitchens, office and investigation hub.

6. Inspect and maintain the cleanliness, condition and functionality of kitchen utensils, appliances and cooking equipment, and promptly report any defects or damage to the teacher-in-charge.

7. Ensure the general upkeep, cleanliness, hygiene and safety of the NFS rooms, including kitchen workstations, storage areas, appliances and equipment.

8. Perform basic administrative and office duties to support teachers in the preparation and conduct of teaching and learning activities in the kitchens and investigation hub.

9. Carry out general cleaning of the kitchens and investigation hub every Friday, as well as thorough cleaning during the June and September school holidays, as assigned by the supervising officer.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of working experience in school kitchens or commercial kitchens.

• Good knowledge of food and kitchen safety, with skills in food handling. Relevant certification is preferred, such as Food Safety Course Level 1 by ITE, WSQ Food Hygiene Course (Food Safety Course Level 1), or Food Safety Course Level 1 by SHATEC.

• Able to work well in a dynamic environment.

• A team player with good organisational, time management and communication skills.

• Pass in PSLE to communicate well with students, food supply vendors and maintenance contractors.

Contract Period

• Base Contract: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with service required from 1 January 2027 to 31 October 2027.

• Option to Extend: 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2028, with service required from 1 January 2028 to 31 October 2028, subject to the option being exercised.

Working Arrangement

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7.00am to 4.00pm, inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break.

• Fridays: 7.00am to 3.30pm, inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break.

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

• Depending on operational requirements, there may be days when extended working hours are required. Time off in lieu will be granted in such circumstances.

Location

Hougang

Salary

$2200 to $2300 per month

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