FOOD SERVICES AID

Institution:                    Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch

Service benefits:

• 13^th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

Requirements:
Minimum requirement:

• Basic reading, writing and numerical skills.

Experience:

• Appropriate experience in meal preparation/cooking within a hospital environment.

Inherent requirements of the job:

• 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):

• Cooking knowledge and 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.

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.
• Report broken apparatus and equipment.
• Maintain safety measures for apparatus and equipment.
• Assist with the informal in-service training as required.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service & 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, credit records and previous employment.

The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. (Athlone News 24/4/2024, Vukani 25/4/2024, PSVC 13/2024)

The Chief Executive Officer: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Private Bag X5, Rondebosch, 7700.
(For Attention: Ms N Charles)

Ms M Coetzee, tel.no. (021) 658-5407