KITCHEN ASSISTANT POSITION - HAVEN OLD AGE HOME

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.

Minimum Duties

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for:

• 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 chef's diploma or professional cookery certificate/food preparation programmes obtained through an accredited chef's 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 recruitment@haven.org.za. 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 the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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