KITCHEN ASSISTANT POSITION - HAVEN OLD AGE HOME

The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 30 000; Full time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Cape Town is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their Haven Old Age Home. Responsibilities include cleaning food preparation areas, preparing meal ingredients, and organizing food supplies. Ideal candidates should have a chef's diploma, at least 1 year of kitchen experience, and strong communication skills. This role requires a team player who can work shifts and is in good health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year previous kitchen work experience.
• Be able to work shifts and alternate weekends.
• Be of sober habits.
• No criminal record.
• Be in good health.
• Experience in the NGO sector will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Properly cleaning and sanitising all food preparation areas.
• Washing and storing cooking appliances and utensils.
• Preparing meal ingredients.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Organizing and storing food supplies.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work as a team player

Sound knowledge of food safety regulations

Ability to interact with clients from different cultures and religions

Manage conflict situations

Education

Chef's diploma or professional cookery certificate

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT POSITION - HAVEN OLD AGE HOME

The Haven Night Shelter Organisation’s method is to offer social work services, rehabilitation opportunities, family reunification services, physical care and support to adult people living on the streets who are committed to reintegration. The Haven Night Shelter requires the services of a Kitchen Assistant for our Haven Old Age Home at Woodstock, Cape Town. The successful applicant will report directly to the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Properly cleaning and sanitising all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies.
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructions.

Minimum Requirements

• Reside in the area close to the shelter or in the surrounding areas.
• A chefs diploma or professional cookery certificate/food preparation programmes obtained through an accredited chefs school.
• Minimum of 1 year previous kitchen work experience.
• Be able to work shifts and alternate weekends.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Understanding the importance of health and safety.
• Ability to interact with clients from different cultures and religions.
• Manage conflict situations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Be of sober habits.
• No criminal record.
• Be in good health.
• Experience in the NGO sector will be an advantage.

Please send a two-page CV and motivational letter to [e-mail]. Please note if all the relevant documentation (CV or motivational letter) is not attached to your application it will not be considered.

Please indicate in the subject line for which shelter you apply: KITCHEN ASSISTANT - HAVEN OLD AGE HOME

If you don't receive a response from us within 3 weeks of closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.