Job Description

Working Hours:

During school term (inclusive of 1 hour 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 12.00 pm; or 12.00pm to 4.00pm Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays.

Requirements:

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: Food preparation and kitchen operations in educational institutions; Following food safety and hygiene protocols; Kitchen maintenance and inventory management; Supporting practical food lessons and examinations in schools Possess competency in

operating standard kitchen equipment

, including: Commercial ovens, Microwave ovens, Food steamers, Blenders and food processors Possess

administrative capabilities

, including: Processing and verifying food orders; Managing kitchen inventory; Handling supplier invoices and documentation; Maintaining accurate records Possess excellent

interpersonal skills

with demonstrated ability to: Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and school administrators; Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers; Work as part of a school support team

Job Scope:

1. NFS Kitchen Housekeeping and Maintenance

Maintain

orderliness and safety standards in the NFS food laboratory (kitchen) and preparation room

, including: Laundering of cleaning cloths and aprons; Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and utensils; Organisation of student workstations, including table tops, drawers and sinks after each lesson; 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: Appropriate storage of leftover items; Ingredient sorting based on expiry dates

2. 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: Cutting, weighing and portioning of ingredients; 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: Hand-held blenders; Electric steamers; Rice cookers; Stop watches; Weighing scales

Perform additional food preparation and hygiene-related dut

ies as required

3. 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: Food order verification; Receipt filing and labelling; Other related administrative tasks