Hawker Stall Assistant

About the role

Heartland Hawker Co. operates a popular kopitiam stall in Tiong Bahru known for kopitiam-style breakfast and hearty zi char dishes during dinner. We serve a mix of residents, office workers and the weekend brunch crowd, and maintain a steady stream of regular customers.

The Hawker Stall Assistant will work alongside a small team to prepare ingredients, plate orders, handle cashless payments and ensure the stall is kept clean and compliant with NEA hygiene standards. This is a hands-on role suitable for someone who likes a practical, fast-moving work environment and wants to learn core hawker skills — from basic wok handling to portioning and simple front-of-house service.

This role offers stable daytime and evening shifts with opportunities to pick up new cooking techniques, cross-train across different station tasks and progress to a cook or shift lead role for reliable performers. We value punctuality, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn in a busy heartland setting.

About Heartland Hawker Co.

Heartland Hawker Co. runs neighbourhood hawker stalls with approachable local dishes — kopi, toast, and zi char classics — focused on affordable, authentic flavours and strong regular repeat business in Tiong Bahru and surrounding heartlands.

What you can expect

• Established stall with strong local regulars
• Central Tiong Bahru location with good public transport access
• Opportunity to learn hawker-style wok and kopi prep
• Stable shifts and potential to grow into cook / shift lead roles

Key responsibilities

• Assist with daily ingredient preparation: washing, chopping and basic mise en place
• Operate wok and cooking stations under direction for simple stir-fries and zi char dishes
• Plate and portion dishes consistently during peak service
• Take orders and handle contactless payment terminals and small cash transactions
• Maintain stall cleanliness and sanitation to NEA standards, including dishwashing and waste disposal
• Replenish stock during shifts and assist with simple inventory checks
• Serve customers at the counter with friendly, efficient service
• Follow safe food handling and knife safety procedures at all times

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months experience in F&B, hawker stall, kitchen or canteen environment
• Comfortable working at a hawker-style wok station and standing for long periods
• Able to work early mornings, lunch and/or dinner shifts, including weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Basic numeracy for cash handling and using payment terminals
• Good communication skills in English; knowledge of Mandarin or Malay is a plus for customer interactions
• Eligible to work in Singapore (Singaporeans, PRs or valid work pass holders)

How to apply

Email your CV and a brief note about your hawker or kitchen experience with the subject 'Hawker Stall Assistant – Tiong Bahru' to the contact email below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone screen.