Temporary F&B Assistant (3 months)

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Hospital Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to support meal planning and departmental operations. The role involves managing diet control for patients, coordinating meal orders, and liaising with kitchen staff to ensure accurate meal assembly and timely data reporting.

Candidate should have a NITEC or Diploma in Food Science/Nutrition, WSQ Food Safety Level 1, strong English communication, and solid IT skills.

Qualifications

• NITEC or Diploma in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.
• WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate required.
• Good communication and phone etiquette.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage diet control administration and patient meal-related matters.
• Handle telephone calls, enquiries and feedback; record and convey messages to relevant departments.
• Collate and update meal data required by the kitchen for production summaries.
• Generate daily meal summaries via the electronic meal ordering system and distribute to kitchen sections.
• Generate patients' meal chits and hand over to the kitchen for meal assembly.
• Assist kitchen team during meal assembly and plating; ensure meals are loaded accurately.
• Requisition, control, and maintain office supplies within the department.
• Receive, issue, and perform stock takes of assigned items; ensure proper storage.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Teamwork

Phone etiquette

English proficiency

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Food Science/Nutrition

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The position holder is responsible for supporting various aspects of the operations. This position requires a blend of administrative, operational, and customer service skills to ensure smooth functioning of the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage diet control administration and patient meal-related matters
• Handle telephone calls, enquiries and feedback. Record and convey messages, follow up and respond as appropriate with relevant departments.
• Collate and update relevant meal data required by the kitchen for production summaries
• Generate daily meal summaries via the electronic meal ordering system and distribute to respective kitchen sections for preparation, cooking, dishing, and tray assembly
• Generate patients' meal chits from the electronic meal ordering system and hand over to the kitchen for meal assembly
• Assist the kitchen team during meal assembly and plating, ensuring all meals are loaded accurately
• Requisition, control, and maintain efficient utilisation of office supplies within the department
• Receive, issue, and perform stock takes of assigned items. Ensure all stock is stored correctly and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Organise and deliver goods from the stores to the relevant departments as required
• Conduct and collate patient meal satisfaction surveys to gather actionable feedback, supporting continuous improvement in food quality and service delivery.
• Assist in the management of daily staff meal orders, including order collation, collection coordination, and accurate payment processing.
• Support the department's day-to-day administrative and operational functions, including general office duties such as documentation, filing, and the production of poster and signage, to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer

Requirements

• Qualification: A minimum NITEC or Diploma in Food Science, Food Nutrition, or a related discipline is preferred. Candidates with relevant working experience in a similar field will also be considered.
• Certification: Candidates must possess a valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate, demonstrating foundational knowledge in food hygiene and safety standards.
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and phone etiquette skills.
• Demonstrate strong IT literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, adapting effectively to a dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Able to perform manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying of heavy items.

Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.