Government EntityWestern Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
    LocationCape Town, Western Cape
    Reference NumberGHS185/2026
    SalaryR 201 093 - R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
    Centre / LocationGroote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
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    Reference No: GHS185/2026

    Employment Type: Permanent

    Enquiries: Ms K Mapekula, tel. no. (021) 404-4002

    Remuneration

    R 201 093 - R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

    Minimum educational qualification

    Grade 9 (Std. 7) / General Education and Training Certificate (GETC).

    Inherent requirements of the job

    Willingness to, work late, weekends, night shift and be on call.

    Competencies (knowledge/skills)

    Have a knowledge and understanding of the basic food groups, normal and therapeutic diets and cooking methods and Hygiene and Safety standard, HACCP and Occupational Health and Safety. Good leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. The Ability to handle industrial equipment.

    Note

    No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

    Duties (key result areas/outputs)

    Assist the Manager with Human and Financial Resource Management (Responsible for subordinates quarterly SPMS reporting, training allocation, leave, discipline and stock control of the Recon Kitchen). Communicate with patients and ward staff and feedback on any problems and recommendations to the food service manager. Supervising and assisting with service of all meals and 4 beverages daily to the Patients, and with the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen area and equipment and adhere to hygiene and safety standards. Supervising service of the 20h00 tea and snack and the 05h00 coffee to the Patients on the wards, collecting and cleaning of cups afterwards and supervising the cooking of the porridge for breakfast. To supervise FSA’s in the unloading and cleaning of supper trolleys and the washing of the crockery, lids, trays etc. Supervise FSA’s in the Food Service Unit including day and night.

    Experience

    Appropriate experience working in a Large-Scale Food Service environment.

    Requirements

    Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to, work late, weekends, night shift and be on call. NoteNo payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. ExperienceAppropriate experience working in a Large-Scale Food Service environment.

    Duties

    Assist the Manager with Human and Financial Resource Management (Responsible for subordinates quarterly SPMS reporting, training allocation, leave, discipline and stock control of the Recon Kitchen). Communicate with patients and ward staff and feedback on any problems and recommendations to the food service manager. Supervising and assisting with service of all meals and 4 beverages daily to the Patients, and with the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen area and equipment and adhere to hygiene and safety standards. Supervising service of the 20h00 tea and snack and the 05h00 coffee to the Patients on the wards, collecting and cleaning of cups afterwards and supervising the cooking of the porridge for breakfast. To supervise FSA’s in the unloading and cleaning of supper trolleys and the washing of the crockery, lids, trays etc. Supervise FSA’s in the Food Service Unit including day and night.

    Source / Circular Reference

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