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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Food Services Aid
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH72/2025
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
 
Experience:
Appropriate in experience meal preparation/cooking of at least 250 meals at one time within a hospital or any industrial kitchen environment where a wide variety of meals are being prepared.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic reading, writing and numerical skills /grade 9.
 
Inherent Requirements:
Cooking knowledge and skills. Willingness to work shifts during the day, weekends and public holidays. The physical ability to lift heavy equipment and supplies and stand on feet for most of the day. Dress according the departmental/food service specifications. Work a 10-hour day shift and weekends and public holidays (1 in 2).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of appropriate hygiene and safety procedures in an industrial food service unit. The ability to handle industrial equipment. The ability to communicate effectively. The ability to create tasty meals.
 
Enquiries:
Ms. M Coetzee, tel.no. (021) 658-5217.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical test.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Pre-prepare and prepare meals for normal and special diets. Dish up and distribute meals. Assist with the receipt and storage of food supplies. Maintain general hygiene in the Food Service Unit. Follow hygiene and safety directives for the use of apparatus and equipment. Report broken apparatus and equipment. Maintain safety measures for apparatus and equipment. Assist with the informal in-service training as required.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 138 486 per annum - R 163 131 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/10/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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