The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Food Service Aid to be based at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch.
POSITION: FOOD SERVICES AID
SALARY: R125 373 per annum
CENTRE: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic reading, writing and numerical skills.
Experience: Appropriate experience in meal preparation/cooking within a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts during the day, weekends and public holidays.
The physical ability to lift heavy equipment and supplies and stand on feet for most of the day. Dress according the departmental/food service specifications. Work a 10-hour day shift and weekends and public holidays (1 in 2).
DUTIES: Pre-prepare and prepare meals for normal and special diets. Dish up and distribute meals. Assist with the receipt and storage of food supplies. Maintain general hygiene in the Food Service Unit. Report broken apparatus and equipment.
Responsibilities for Food Service Worker
- Clean the stove top as needed
- Help the cooks with food preparation
- Create simple food items such as salad
- Help out in the kitchen as needed
- Deliver food orders to customers
- Keep the kitchen clean and orderly
- Answer any customer questions
- Follow food safety regulations at all times
Qualifications for Food Service Worker
- Ability to listen to directions
- Amazing work ethic
- Ability to learn new skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of food safety
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to learn and read directions
- Ability to stand for 8 hours a day
Maintain safety measures for apparatus and equipment. Assist with the informal in-service training as required.
APPLICATIONS: The Chief Executive Officer: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Private Bag X5, Rondebosch, 7700.
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE: 10 May 2024
