POST 06/382 : FOOD SERVICES AID (CATERING) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Karl Bremer Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic reading, writing and numerical abilities (basic mathematics). Experience: Appropriate experience in an Industrial Food Services Unit. Inherent requirements of the job: Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. The incumbent must be strong enough to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. Responsible for own transport. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to function in a group and to work under pressure. Knowledge of HACCP, National Guidelines of safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula for Health Facilities and Home Environment and Health and Safety policies. Knowledge of basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment used in the milk kitchen and Food Service Unit. Knowledge with regards to the functioning of a hospital milk kitchen.

DUTIES : The preparation and distribution of milk feeds to the wards, according to prescribed standardized recipes and the standard operation plan, and temperature control during the various processes. Assist with the receipt, storage and stock control of food and milk kitchen supplies and maintain record keeping and statistics of milk feeds delivered to the wards. Pre-prepare and prepare, dish up and distribute normal and special diets. Follow and maintain general hygiene and safety directives in the food service unit and milk kitchen including for the use of apparatus and equipment, and washing of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Maintain safety measures for apparatus and equipment, and report broken apparatus and equipment. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.

ENQUIRIES : Mr R Broekhuizen Tel No: (021) 918-1385
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs.

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Director Metro Health Services, 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.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.