Kitchen Assistant (School Operations Support)

Job Overview

The role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the school food lab and kitchen preparation area, ensuring smooth kitchen operations to support practical culinary lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the food laboratory and preparation rooms.
• Wash, clean, and store utensils, kitchen equipment, aprons, and cleaning cloths properly.
• Prepare ingredients for practical sessions by cutting, weighing, and packaging.
• Organize and replenish kitchen ingredients, equipment, and storage spaces systematically.
• Assist in conducting stock checks for perishable food items.
• Use basic kitchen appliances such as rice cookers, blenders, and steamers.
• Ensure the safe storage and security of appliances, gas taps, and knives.
• Receive and verify incoming food deliveries and orders to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support culinary instructors during practical lessons and tasks.
• Carry out additional duties assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completed at least primary school education.
• Minimum three years of experience handling food, managing kitchen operations, or performing simple administrative tasks, ideally within educational settings.
• Ability to work independently with efficiency and reliability.
• Demonstrated responsibility, organization skills, and commitment to maintaining a clean, hygienic workplace.