Food Services Aid (Support Services)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Location: George Regional Hospital
Reference Number: 168
Requirements
Minimum requirement:
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience:
- Appropriate experience in a large-scale food service unit, including operating large kitchen equipment and preparing both normal and therapeutic diets.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Ability to perform physical tasks and operate heavy-duty kitchen and cleaning equipment.
- Capable of working with cleaning materials, performing high-dusting, and lifting heavy equipment or supplies.
- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and overtime when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to prepare meals following standardized recipes.
- Knowledge of industrial kitchen safety and hygiene principles.
- Basic understanding of conflict management.
Duties (Key Performance Areas)
- Assist in the preparation and production of normal and therapeutic diets.
- Dish, distribute, and serve food to patients in various wards.
- Clean and maintain all kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment in compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Assist with the receipt, safe storage, and issuing of food provisions and related items.
- Provide informal in-service training to new staff members.
Enquiries
Contact Person: Ms M. Greyling
Tel: (044) 802 4423
Applications
- Apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(Click “Online Applications”) - Closing date: 31 October 2025
- Note: No payment is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical test.
- A pool of suitable candidates may be retained for similar posts at George Regional Hospital for 3 months after the closing date.