Kitchen Assistant – Haven Old Age Home

About the role

The Haven Night Shelter seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the Haven Old Age Home in Woodstock, Cape Town. Reporting directly to the manager, you will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and assist in daily food preparation for residents.

Key responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise all food preparation areas according to hygiene standards.
• Wash, store and maintain cooking appliances, utensils, cutting boards and dishes.
• Prepare meal ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry and meat.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and wipe down walls.
• Assist with unloading and organising delivered food supplies.
• Store food supplies correctly and manage inventory.
• Transfer ingredients from storage to the kitchen as directed by the cook.

Required profile

• Reside near the shelter (Woodstock or surrounding areas).
• Chef’s diploma or professional cookery certificate from an accredited school.
• Minimum of one year kitchen work experience.
• Ability to work shifts and alternate weekends.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and health‑safety practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with clients of diverse cultures and religions.
• Team‑player attitude, sober habits and no criminal record.
• Good health; experience in the NGO sector is an advantage.

Required skills

• Food safety knowledge.
• Food preparation techniques.