Temple Assistant

POH MING TSE TEMPLE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community temple in Singapore is looking for a Temple Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene, prepare vegetarian meals, and support events. No experience is required, but familiarity with Buddhist practices is advantageous. This position includes a 5-day work week and provides lunch and medical benefits.

Benefits

Lunch provided

Annual Leave

Medical Benefits

5 Days Work Week

Qualifications

• No experience required but prior experience in cleaning and housekeeping is preferred.
• Ability to prepare simple vegetarian meals.
• Willingness to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the Temple Building and Residence.
• Prepare daily vegetarian meals for monastic and office staffs.
• Support logistic setup for events.

Skills

Communication in simple English and Chinese

Ability to perform physical tasks

Reliability and punctuality

Basic handyman skills

Familiarity with Buddhist practices

Job description

Full time, Permanent

No experience required

• Lunch will be provided
• Annual Leave/ Medical Benefits
• 5 Days Work Week (9 am to 5 pm) – including weekends
• Nearest MRT: Tan Kah Kee MRT Exit B

About the Role

Our Temple aims to provide a conducive Dharma learning environment through regular, quality Dharma programmes.

We are looking for a Temple Assistant to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of Temple Building and Residence. The role will work to create a positive environment for our resident monastic, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the Temple Building and Residence.
• Prepare daily vegetarian meals for monastic and office staffs.
• Support the logistic setup for events, which include arranging tables and chairs.
• Purchase of food and essential items.
• Ad-hoc duties assigned as and when required.

Requirements:

• Able to communicate in simple English and Chinese.
• Prior experience in cleaning and housekeeping is preferred.
• Able to prepare simple vegetarian meals.
• Ability to perform physical tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Able to work on weekends.
• Ability to carry out basic `handyman' tasks like simple repairs would be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Buddhist practices and rituals.