Science Lab Assistant #Bukit Merah

Greensafe International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A service provider in education seeks a Kitchen Helper/Operations Support Officer to assist in food and science labs. Responsibilities include food preparation, equipment maintenance, and logistical support during school events. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience and possess knowledge in food safety. This role requires independence, confidence, and basic mathematical skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year working experience as Kitchen Helper or related roles.
• Skillful in food handling with relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and maintain cleanliness in labs.
• Provide logistical support for school events.
• Check and maintain equipment and utensils in Food and Science labs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Independent

Basic mathematical skills

Knowledge in food safety

Education

Minimum qualification of Secondary 4

Job description

Working hours

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:15am to 4:15pm, inclusive of ½hr lunch break
• Fridays: 7:15am to 3.45pm, inclusive of ½hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays
• Hours listed above may be changed according to school's needs and subjected to time off in lieu at the discretion of the school
• Service not required during school holiday unless specified by the school.

Experience & Skills

• Have at least 1 year working experience working as Kitchen Helper / OSO / Cleaner / Hawker’s Assistant
• Independent and confident
• Minimum qualification of Secondary 4
• Basic mathematical skills e.g. able to calculate the amount of ingredients based on a given recipe for seven classes
• Possess good knowledge in food and kitchen safety; skillful in food handling with relevant certification preferred (e.g. Food Safety Course Level 1 by ITE, WSQ Food Hygiene Course (Food Safety Course Level 1), Food Safety Course Level 1 by SHATEC).

Key Responsibilities

• Be in the Teacher’s Preparation Room and Food/Science Labs during working hours whenever the help is needed for the day.
• To take on some Operations Support Officer (OSO) duties when required.

Operations Support Officer (OSO)

• Maintaining the general cleanliness of equipment and the workplace.
• Providing logistical support for school events and activities, including transporting, and arranging furniture and equipment.
• Assisting with the preparation of equipment, apparatus, and substances for laboratory lessons.
• Any other assigned duties.

Food Laboratories

• Preparation and division of ingredients before every practical lesson.
• Maintenance of Food Labs in terms of food safety, checking and maintaining equipment and utensils.
• Inventory and stock taking of resources e.g. books, equipment and utensils.
• Cleanliness of Food labs at the end of the day when there are lessons.
• Assisting the teacher during practical session e.g. ensuring that students observe safety rules, guiding students in preparation skills.
• Checking of stocks of ingredients at the end of the week / month.
• Administration – Checking and filing of invoices.

Science Laboratories

• Cleaning of apparatus and equipment
• Cleaning of dirty apparatus e.g. brushing and washing of test tubes, beakers, etc
• Cleaning of benches, chairs, cupboards, and drawers when required
• Assists to lay out materials, apparatus and chemicals for science practical, programmes, practical tests and examinations (internal)
• Assists to replenish apparatus and chemicals for science practical and programmes when needed
• Washing of safety goggles termly
• To help with the cleaning of preparation rooms and all the six Science laboratories during the school holidays.