Kitchen Helper

This advertisement is recruiting for the position of Kitchen Helper.

If successfully selected, you will be seconded to MOE secondary school located in Serangoon.

Contract Period: from 02 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 or start date from the issuance of Letter of Acceptance (LOA), whichever is later. Actual reporting date of personnel subject to final confirmation.

Option to Extend: for a further period of 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2027.

Personnel to be deployed at the following hours :

During school term (inclusive of 1 hr lunch break):

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 3:45pm.
• Fridays: 8:30am to 5:30pm.

During school holidays (inclusive of 1 hour lunch break).

• 8:00am to 12:00pm or
• 12:00pm to 4:00pm
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

The services required are set out as the follows:

NFS Kitchen Housekeeping and Maintenance

• Maintain orderliness and safety standards in the NFS food laboratory (kitchen) and preparation room, including:

1. Laundering of cleaning cloths and aprons
2. Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and utensils
3. Organisation of student workstations, including table tops, drawers and sinks after each lesson
4. Other related maintenance duties as required

• Manage kitchen equipment and appliances
• Support security and safety procedures by verifying that main gas taps, electrical switches are off and knives are properly secured at the end of the day.
• Ensure proper food storage management, including:

1. Appropriate storage of leftover items
2. Ingredient sorting based on expiry dates

Food Preparation and Hygiene Management

• Transport food ingredients/materials from Level 1 to the NFS kitchens at Level 3.
• Execute pre-lesson ingredient preparation, including:

1. Cutting, weighing and portioning of ingredients
2. Setting up common ingredients at the centre table

• Organise and store ingredients appropriately in refrigerators and cupboards
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating kitchen and food science equipment, including:

1. Hand-held blenders
2. Electric steamers
3. Rice cookers
4. Stop watches
5. Weighing scales

• Perform additional food preparation and hygiene-related duties as
• required

Administrative Functions

• Process and verify food orders
• Maintain and update food supply inventory records for NFS teachers
• Provide operational support to NFS teachers during laboratory sessions
• Manage documentation, including:

1. Food order verification
2. Receipt filing and labelling
3. Other related administrative tasks

Personnel shall minimally have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Proficient in spoken and written English for effective communication.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks, including lifting and moving kitchen equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess relevant experience in:

1. Food preparation and kitchen operations in educational institutions
2. Following food safety and hygiene protocols
3. Kitchen maintenance and inventory management
4. Supporting practical food lessons and examinations in schools

• Possess competency in operating standard kitchen equipment, including:

1. Commercial ovens
2. Microwave ovens
3. Food steamers
4. Blenders and food processors

• Possess administrative capabilities, including:

1. Processing and verifying food orders.
2. Managing kitchen inventory
3. Handling supplier invoices and documentation
4. Maintaining accurate records

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to:

1. Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and school administrators
2. Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers
3. Work as part of a school support team