Food Services General Worker Vacancies (X428 Posts) at the Limpopo Department of Health

The Limpopo Department of Health invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Food Services General Worker Vacancies (X428 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 8th April 2025

POSTS: GENERAL WORKERS FOOD SERVICES – 428 POSITIONS

Monthly Stipend: R4 235.00

REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of Grade 12 [Matric] plus National Diploma in Catering and Hospitality Management from TVET at NQF Level 6.
Computer Literacy

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to lead and train students.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP] on food handling and preparations to ensure food safety.
Ensure that daily activities are in-line with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP].
Pre-preparation and cooking of food for normal diet as per standardized recipes.
Pre-preparation and cooking food for therapeutic diet as per standardized recipes.
Portion and serve (plating or bulk serving) and pack meal delivery carts according to the wards diet lists.
Push meal delivery carts to wards to deliver food as per ward list.
Collect meal delivery carts from the wards after serving each meal.
Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets.
Assist in packing of food into storerooms.

Packaging and labelling of therapeutic diets as per ward diet list.
Place items such as eating utensils and condiments on trays.
Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list.
Examine filled tray for completeness and places on cart, dumbwaiter, or conveyor belt.
Wash dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens.
Collects and place garbage and trash in designated containers.
Emptying of waste bins at all times.
Clean, wash and maintain work areas including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils and equipment as appropriate to the area of operation.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Handling of Dishwasher and cleaning of equipment and utensils before and after use.
Supply clean cutlery and crockery during mealtimes.
Report any faults, breakages and illness in the Food Service Unit (FSU)
Cleaning of the FSU and food trolleys according to the cleaning schedule and after very meal preparation and serving.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 application form obtainable here

All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.

TO APPLY, DOWNLOAD THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CIRCULAR 11 OF 2025 HERE

DOWNLOAD THE Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE

Learn how to properly fill the Z83 Application form here to avoid automatic disqualifications

Prepare for the Food Services Job by Practicing Interview Questions and Answers Here

CLOSING DATE: 08 APRIL 2025

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