Dulwich College (Singapore) – Food Technology Teaching Assistant (Term Time)

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a Food Technology Teaching Assistant for August 2022. This is a term time only role. 

The postholder will:

• develop cookery across the College, using subject expertise to maintain the Cooking Room and ensure it has appropriate resources;
• promote cookery across the College, building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. 

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and lead cooking sessions for children aged 2 to 5 years old;
• Arrange maintenance of equipment as and when needed;
• Arrange resources and assist in the teaching of curriculum based cooking activities for all year groups;
• Plan lessons for WOW days to fixed budget and ensure that the lessons are feasible within the timescale;
• Design and implement information programmes around healthy lifestyle and nutrition;
• Set up food requirements for classes and CCAs based on lesson plans;
• Collate all general orders, and purchasing of ingredients/materials when required;
• Maintain safe and correct storage of supplies;
• Ensure hygienic standards are maintained throughout the Cooking Room by carrying out appropriate cleaning of the ovens & hobs as well as equipment;
• Advise the Director of Business Administration on Health and Safety issues;
• Be responsible for displays within and outside the Cooking Room;
• Maintain the booking system for the Cooking Room
• All other duties commensurate with the post.

Required skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Diploma or certificate in a relevant subject;
• Current food hygiene certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in Food Preparation and Hygiene in a commercial or educational setting;
• Experience of working with students;
• Good communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships across the College;
• Experience of ordering and managing the stock control of consumable items;
• Excellent cooking skills and experience of demonstrating techniques to others.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

CPE Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2020 to 08 January 2024