KITCHEN ASSISTANT/COOK

St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care (SJIPC) is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant/Cook.

Job Purpose

The Kitchen Assistant/Cook is required to provide optimal service in standards of food preparation and hygiene.

Job Requirements

• Serve as a positive role model.
• Prepare meals for children and youth according to daily menu and dietary requirements.
• Always ensure punctuality, including mealtimes.

• Ensure kitchen utensils, all equipment, floors and work surfaces are hygienically cleaned.
• Ensure that waste is disposed of and bins are hygienically cleaned
• Receive, inspect and store food donations.
• Ensure all food that are being received and stored in date order.
• Ensure no cross contamination.
• Maintain correct temperatures of fridges and freezers.
• Prepare food ingredients in hygienic matter in accordance to menu requirements.
• Assist with adhoc requirements for functions and events.
• Dish food in correct quantities as per dietary requirements.
• Always establish an appropriate relationship with patients and all staff.

• Communicate at the level of the children’s/patients’ understanding.
• Maintain equipment and resources and ensure safe storage thereof.
• Assist with general tasks as and when required as instructed by the supervisor.
• Required to work shifts inclusive of some weekends and public holidays.

Key Performance Areas

• Cleaning of kitchen.
• Storing foods and dry goods.
• Preparing and cooking meals.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Higher education.
• Qualification in Hygiene and Cooking skills.
• Valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Minimum Required Experience

• At least 3 years work experience.
• 1 – 2 years working with children and youth in a similar position advantageous.

Personality, Attributes, Skills and Abilities

• Work both independently and as an active team member.
• Be able to use initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans, isiXhosa will be advantageous.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Maintain professional demeanour while exercising judgement and discretion.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organisation.
• Good administration where required.
• Ability to work with children and youth.
• Accountability and teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Clear criminal record.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All our positions are non-discriminatory. We invite everyone who meets the criteria to apply.
• Closing date for all applications is Friday, 01 December 2023.
• Interviewing of shortlisted candidates will take place soon after closing date.
• Relocation costs will NOT be covered by the employer.
• Reference checks will be conducted.
• The employer reserves the right to not appoint.
• Candidates must be able to commence employment as soon as is reasonably possible.

Please email your CV, with certificates, and a 1 -page motivational cover letter by Friday, 01 December 2023 to recruitment@stjosephsipc.org.za