An opportunity is now open to Join the Department of Health as a Food Service Aid.
Closing date for applications: 24 October 2025
Join the Department of Health as a Food Service Aid
- FOOD SERVICES AID
- SALARY: R138 486 per annum
- CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic Numeracy and Literacy
- Experience: Appropriate experience.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work day/night shifts (weekends and public holidays) Must be willing to enter all types of hospital wards and serve the patients. Ability to do work of a physical nature which includes lifting heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of production for normal and therapeutic diets in a foodservice unit. Knowledge of HACCP and safety principles.
DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs):
- Utilise the Cook Chill System which involves prepreparation, cooking, plating, distributing, regenerating, serving meals and beverages for the patients in accordance with the PGWC Food Service Policy.
- Follow standardized PGWC Recipes and Menus.
- Assist in receipt and storage of all provisions in the foodservice unit.
- Clean and maintain the kitchen area and equipment and adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Communicate with patients and kitchen staff and feedback problems and recommendations to the Foodservice supervisor/manager.
- Dress according to Departmental specifications and adhere to Hospital/PGWC Policy.
ENQUIRIES: Ms K .Mapekula, tel.no. (021) 404-4002
APPLICATIONS:
Applications are submitted online, click here to apply.
NOTE: The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Groote Schuur Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test as part of the recruitment process.
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