NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 13h00, 14 May 2026
We are excited to announce a 12-month internship opportunity for a CHEF role at our Hillbrow office. This opportunity is open to candidates who:
* * Are between the ages of 18 and 34;
* Have never held a full-time position before, and preferably have not participated in a learnership or internship before;
* Are South African Citizens;
* Have a minimum qualification of an Occupational Certificate: Chef from a culinary school
* Must be passionate about serving food to customers, be willing to learn more about the food industry, and have a relevant qualification in the food industry;
* Are not currently in full-time studies and can attend this internship full-time;
* Are willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific checks required for your role; and
* Live within 50km of our office, which is situated at 30 Edith Cavell Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg.
The internship starts on the 1st of July 2026 and ends on the 30th of June 2027.
Job purpose: To serve customers efficiently, maintain a clean service area, and ensure a positive customer experience & to prepare and cook meals according to menu standards while ensuring quality, nutrition, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create menus
- Follow hygiene and food handling standards
- Prepare and cook meals as per the menu plan
- Ensure portion control and consistency
- Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment
- Monitor food quality and freshness
- Work in collaboration with the business training facilitator
- Assist with post-training support
- Work with the assistant chef and business trainer on stock control and other canteen issues
- Taking control of the kitchen and running it
- Help train the assistant chef
Skills
- Good communication and customer service
- Friendly and professional attitude
- Very good cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation
- Time management in a busy and stressful environment
- Knowledge of hygiene and food safety
We will also require a completed application form, a certified copy of your ID no
older than 3 months, a certified copy of your highest qualification, and Form 30.
Email your CV and cover letter, clearly stating which position and area you are applying for (e.g., Johannesburg, Pretoria, Musina; the advert states the area the job is for), along with all other requirements listed above, to info@outreachfoundation.co.za. DO NOT SEND VIA FACEBOOK OR ANY OTHER WAY.
Note: As mentioned above, you must be willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific check required for your job role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Outreach Foundation reserves the right not to make an appointment.