Introduction

The Department of Health is looking for six dedicated and reliable Food Service Aids to join our Cook Freeze Factory team. This role is crucial in ensuring the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals to our patients.

 

 

 

Job Details

• Number of Posts: 6
• Package: R 131 265.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries: Mr. AL Mokgetle – 012-564 6300
• Employer: Department of Health
• Location: Masakhane Provincial Laundry and Cook Freeze Factory

 

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation:
  • Prepare normal and therapeutic diets according to standardized recipes.
  • Portion meals according to ration scale and prescription.
• Hygiene and Safety:
  • Apply hygiene and safety measures in the factory according to HACCP rules and OHS standards.
  • Lift heavy food service equipment.
• Resource Management:
  • Be responsible for all allocated resources.
• Flexibility:
  • Be able to relieve in all areas of the Cook Freeze factory when required.
  • Must be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs.

 

 

 

Requirements

• Education:
  • NQF Level 2 or Grade 10 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience:
  • Food service experience in a clinical/hospital environment will be an added advantage.
  • Priorities will be given to EPWP/Interns.
• Skills:
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and under stressful conditions.
  • Must be able to work weekends, nightshift, and public holidays.
  • Knowledge and application of the Batho Pele Principles.

 

 

 

Application Notes

• Submission:
  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the E-Recruitment portal.
  • No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
  • For assistance with online applications, email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za.
• Documentation:
  • Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview.
  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificates from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Process:
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
  • Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification).
  • Candidates may be subjected to a skills/knowledge test where applicable.
  • Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates.
  • The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

 

 

 

Criteria Questions

1. Do you have an NQF Level 2 or Grade 10 or equivalent qualification?
2. Are you willing to work in a team and under stressful conditions?
3. Do you have food service experience in a clinical/hospitality environment?
4. Are you willing to work weekends, nightshift, and public holidays?

Important Note:
Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 05 July 2024

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