Science Lab Assistant #Bukit Merah

GREENSAFE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational service provider in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Helper/OSO to assist in their Food and Science laboratories. The candidate should have at least 1 year of experience, good knowledge of food safety, and the ability to perform basic mathematical tasks related to food preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and supporting logistics for school events.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of working experience as Kitchen Helper, Cleaner, or OSO.
• Possess good knowledge in food and kitchen safety.
• Relevant certification in food safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Teacher’s Preparation Room and Food/Science Labs.
• Maintain general cleanliness of equipment and workplace.
• Prepare ingredients for practical lessons.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Independence

Mathematical skills

Education

Secondary 4 qualification

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.