Food Services Aid

Closing date: 17 Jul 2026
Department: Western Cape - Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Salary: R144 024 per annum

Centre: Prince Albert Hospital

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience: Appropriate experience in preparing patient meals in hospitals.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, shifts (weekends and public holidays).
Ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy-duty kitchen and cleaning equipment.
Ability to work long hours on your feet for a period up to 12 hours.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (verbal and written).
The ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes, as well as safety and correctly handle industrial equipment.
Appropriate knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles.

Duties

Prepare all tasks emanating from the pre-preparation and production of all full and therapeutic diets.
Perform all tasks emanating from the dishing, distribution and serving food to patients at various wards.
Clean and maintain all areas, utensils and equipment in the food service unit.
Maintain safety and hygiene standards.
Assist with the receipt, storage and issuing of food provisions and other products.
Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.

Enquiries

Ms L Martins Tel No: (023) 814 - 2994

Applications

Applications are submitted online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).

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