Food Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Ingredient Preparation: Cut, portion, and distribute specific recipe ingredients before Nutrition and Food Science (NFS) practical lessons.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain the absolute cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of all Food Laboratories and Prep Rooms.
• Safety Management: Enforce proper food safety handling, refrigerator upkeep, and daily gas/appliance shutdown checks.
• Inventory Control: Conduct routine stock-taking of lab consumables and perform monthly equipment/cutlery audits.
• Supply Chain Management: Coordinate food ingredient orders with grocers and inspect all raw incoming deliveries for freshness.
• Departmental Support: Assist teachers with custom food preparation for school events, competitions, and practical examinations.

Working Hours & Schedule

• Mondays to Fridays: 7:00am to 3:30pm (includes a 30-minute lunch break).
• Rest Days: Off on Saturdays, Sundays, and all gazetted Public Holidays.
• School Holiday Off-Period: No services are required during the entire months of June, November, and December.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Status: Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) certificate or equivalent.
• Food Safety Certification: Valid Singapore Food Agency (SFA) Food Safety Course Level 1 certification.

Experience & Skills

• Kitchen Experience: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen or school environment.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to read, understand, and communicate clearly in English.
• Technical Competence: Proven knowledge of safe food handling practices and standard ingredient portioning.
• Personal Attributes: Strong team player with a positive attitude, proactive independence, and a pleasant disposition.