Food Kitchen Assistant - Serangoon

Contract Period: From 1 Jan 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 and 1 Jan 2028 to 30 Sep 2028 with option to extend for another 1 Jan 2029 to 30 Sep 2029

Working hours:
• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:00am to4:00pm, inclusive of 0.5 hr lunch break
• Fridays: 7:00am to 3:30pm, inclusive of 0.5hr lunch break
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Services:

1. School Days
• cleaning and sanitising kitchens, workrooms, tables, sinks, cookers, ovens, grills, floors and other work areas;
• managing kitchen linen and waste disposal;
• checking and replenishing cleaning supplies;
• receiving and organising food deliveries;
• ensuring utensils, cutlery and equipment are complete and properly stored;
• prepares ingredients and equipment according to teachers’ instructions;
• provides operational support during practical lessons and ensures food is stored safely using the First In First Out principle.

2. School Holidays
A. Food Laboratories
• thorough cleaning and sanitisation of the Food Labs;
• clearing expired or unwanted food;
• stocktaking of equipment and dry ingredients;
• checking expiry dates and quantities, updating stock records;
• cleaning storage areas and presentation ware;
• replacing drawer linings and tablecloths;
• preparing the Food Labs for the new school term.
B. Non - Food Laboratories
• assist OM with OSO duties

Qualifications, skills and experience:
• Working experience in a secondary school as NFS Food Laboratory Assistant
• WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1
• GCE N Level or equivalent
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Exhibits knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Shows familiarity with the safe and appropriate use of cleaning equipment and cleaning agents.
• Able to receive instructions well and contribute to basic food preparation tasks.
• Possesses foundational knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Competent in using email as a communication tool.