Job Description

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Daily Routine: For Practical Lessons and Exams:

1. Preparation of materials for cookery lessons, practicals and examinations as instructed by NFS teachers.

a. Able to manage the preparation of ingredients for lessons such as the cutting, weighing and packing of ingredients prior to lesson

b. Organise ingredients and equipment in the kitchen which includes the repacking of ingredients into proper storage areas (refrigerator, cupboards).

c. Able to operate some of the kitchen and food science equipment such as hand held blender, electric steamer, rice cooker, refractometer etc.

2. General cleaning of kitchens including cleaning table tops, sinks, cookers, sweeping and mopping of the floor and emptying dustbins.

a. Cleaning of students\xe2\x80\x99 and teacher\xe2\x80\x99s work area, sinks, stove, teacher\xe2\x80\x99s demonstration table, washing of utensils/equipment used for practical lesson

3. Refill the soap dispensers.

4. Check the cutlery and ensure equipment are in place for each unit.

5. Take in the day\xe2\x80\x99s food orders delivered. Place them on trays for the respective teachers. Clear unwanted packaging or boxes.

a. Able to manage the process of accepting and verifying food orders.

6. After briefing by the teachers, assist them to get ready practical materials and equipment based on the given recipe and sample of layout for all classes.

7. Assist teachers during lessons at all times (excluding lunch time & scheduled breaks) , help to replenish items, clear teachers\xe2\x80\x99 centre tables, assist students with cookers/ovens/grill/blenders/steamers and mop spills etc

8. After lessons to help clean up and store food properly following the first-in-first-out rule and prepare for the next lessons.

9. After lessons: Check all cookers are switched off, ensure all gas valves are closed, sinks are clean, cookers are clean and rubbish is disposed of. Clear the centre store table.

a. Organize & tidy student work unit such as table tops, drawers & sinks after each lesson and any other duties related to the maintenance of the NFS room.

b. Assist in checking that the knives and scissors are kept under lock & key.

10. Laundry for kitchen towels: Put the used cloths into the washer after lesson for the day. Hang those in washing machine to dry. Fold the dried cloths and place in the designated boxes for the kitchen linen.

11. Assist to order food items required for NFS practicals as and when required.

12. Filing and compilation of cookery and Pie room documents (e.g. resources, inventory for equipment and food ordering etc)

Weekly Duties (preferably on Fridays):

1. Thoroughly clean the cookers and ovens.

2. Thoroughly clean and clear chokes in sinks.

3. Clear refrigerators of unwanted/spoilt foods and sanitise fridge with baking soda solution.

4. Take stock of leftover perishable food daily and keep teacher updated

5. Take stock of dry stores and keep teacher updated

6. Clear and clean centre store tables.

7. Check supply of detergents and inform teachers if need to replenish.

8. Mop the floor of both kitchens and prep rooms.

9. Wipe and sanitise students\xe2\x80\x99 tables, chairs and pigeon holes.

10. Wipe and clean the whiteboard with whiteboard solution.

School Holidays Duties:

During the start of each term holiday:

1. Check with the teachers and ensure all perishables are cleared from the refrigerators.

2. All utensils are kept properly and none left on sink tops, especially teachers\xe2\x80\x99 tables.

3. Check all cutlery are in good condition and in correct numbers.

4. All food on store tables are to be kept in the refrigerators where possible.

5. The kitchen cookers, ovens, grills and sinks are to be thoroughly cleaned.

6. All taps, electric points and gas mains are turned off.

7. All empty delivery boxes and packages are disposed of.

8. Kitchens are mopped and sanitized.

9. Teachers\xe2\x80\x99 workrooms are mopped and tables are wiped clean.

10. During school holidays, do stock taking and spring cleaning of the cookery rooms and special room \xe2\x80\x93 ALP room.

Working Arrangement:

Contract Duration: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024

Location: Jurong West

Salary: $1600-$1800/Month

Working Hours:

\xc2\xb7 Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 5:00pm, inclusive of \xc2\xbd hr lunch break

\xc2\xb7 Fridays: 7:30am to 4:30pm, inclusive of 1 hr lunch break

\xc2\xb7 Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Job Requirements:

a. Knowledge and ability to do kitchen food preparation \xe2\x80\x93 handling food, portioning and proper food storage.

b. Ability to handle kitchen appliances and equipment in a safe manner.

c. Knowledge of computer applications (e.g. Excel and Word etc)

d. Preferably with good culinary skills in any cuisines

e. Organised, meticulous & the ability to multitask and work independently in the cookery rooms.

f. Possesses good interpersonal communication skills and patient in guiding students.

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