POST 13/183 : FOOD SERVICES AID (X3 POSTS)

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 

SALARY : R107 196 per annum CENTRE : Karl Bremer Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic reading, writing, and numerical skills. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. The ability to read, speak and write in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. The incumbent must be strong enough to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. Responsible for own transport. Experience: Appropriate experience in an Industrial Food Services Unit. 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 feed 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. 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 : The Manager: Medical Services, Karl Bremer Hospital, Private Bag X1, Bellville, 7535. 

FOR ATTENTION : Ms LM Ryan 

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are short-listed for interviews will be expected to complete a practical test. CLOSING DATE : 05 May 2023