School Canteen Advertisement

Indian Cuisine Stall (Halal / Non Halal) (Secondary School)

The School invites interested and suitably qualified vendors to apply for the operation of an Indian Cuisine stall in our secondary school canteen.

Preferred Cuisine

Indian Cuisine (North and/or South Indian)
Both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian options are required.

Vendors are encouraged to offer a variety of balanced meal sets suitable for teenagers, taking into consideration portion adequacy, nutrition, and affordability.

Scope of Service

The appointed vendor will be required to:

Provide daily balanced set meals in accordance with the MOE Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) guidelines
Offer wholegrain options such as brown rice and whole meal products
Include a minimum of two servings of vegetables per meal
Provide fresh fruit daily as part of set meals
Encouraged to use healthier cooking methods (e.g. steaming, baking, grilling, stewing; no deep-fried main dishes)
Ensure food is prepared with reduced oil, sugar, and sodium
Maintain student-friendly pricing appropriate for secondary school students

Operational Expectations (Secondary School Context)

The vendor must:

Operate during recess, lunch periods and till 3.30pm on school CCA Days
Be able to manage higher volume demand during peak times
Ensure efficient service to minimise waiting time
Maintain consistent food quality and portion control
Be prepared to adjust menu offerings based on student feedback (with school approval)

Eligibility Criteria

Stallholder(s) and assistant(s) who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, aged 21 years old and above.
Hold or be eligible to obtain a valid SFA Food Shop Licence
Ensure all food handlers possess valid Food Safety Certification
Both applicant and stall assistant/s must register and pass the WSQ Food safety course Level 1 conducted by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) accredited training providers.
Successful applicant will need to apply for a food stall license from Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
Applicant must be in personal attendance at the stall during canteen operating hours.
Able to comply with the latest Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) guidelines. For more details please refer to HPB's website.
Have relevant experience in food stall or catering operations (preferred)
Demonstrate commitment to hygiene, punctuality, and reliability

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

Compliance with HMSP nutritional guidelines
Menu variety and suitability for teenagers
Pricing and affordability
Vendor experience and track record
Food tasting (if shortlisted)
Interview performance

The School reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason.

Application and Submission

Interested applicants are to submit:

Download and complete the application form. You may also request for a hardcopy from the School’s General Office
Photocopy of NRIC (Front and back)
Proposed Healthy Set Meal Menu and Price list of each set meal size
Brief profile and experience
Copies of relevant licences and certifications (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and Certificate of Participation for Culinary Training Workshop for HMSP by HPB (if any)
Contact details

Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Submission to: Tanjong Katong Secondary School 130 Haig Road / General Office

Contact No: 6344 3471

Contact Person: Ms Cynthia Loke, Ms Harbalbir and Ms Junainah

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview and/or food tasting session.