Vacancy Details

Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: Food Service Aid
Directorate: Human Nutrition
Salary: R144 024 per annum + benefits

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent qualification
• Ability to read and write
• Must be prepared to work shifts on a rotational basis
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

One year of experience in the Public Service is only an added advantage, meaning it is not listed as a compulsory requirement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful Food Service Aids will perform general food-service duties under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor.

Responsibilities include:

• Pre-preparation and preparation of food
• Dishing up meals for patients
• Weighing ingredients for food production
• Applying hygiene and safety measures
• Transporting breakfast, lunch and supper from Food Services to hospital wards
• Maintaining food-service equipment and trolleys
• Checking that packed meals and snacks are correct
• Packing food trolleys
• Signing the appropriate meal-control forms
• Carrying out other lawful duties assigned by the Food Service Supervisor or Manager

The position involves working in a hospital environment, so applicants should be comfortable working shifts and following strict food hygiene and safety procedures.

How to Apply for Food Service Aid

Applications must be submitted online. According to the vacancy information, faxed and hand-delivered applications will not be considered.

Applicants must submit:

• A fully completed new Z83 application form
• A recently updated and detailed CV

Your employment experience on your CV should be listed in chronological order and include the institution, position held, and starting and ending dates.

Do You Need Certified Documents?

You do not need to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents with the initial application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications, service certificates and other relevant documents on or before the interview.

Applicants with foreign qualifications may be required to provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Important Questions Before Applying

Make sure you can answer YES to these questions:

1. Do you have at least Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification?
2. Are you prepared to work shifts, weekends, night shifts and public holidays?
3. Are you able to read and write?

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates may undergo Personnel Suitability and verification checks.

Tambo Memorial Hospital may also use practical exercises or tests during recruitment for non-SMS positions to determine whether applicants are suitable for the job.

The recommended candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements.

Do not wait until the closing date to submit your application. Check your Z83 and CV carefully before submitting them online.

⚠️ Important Notice

The Gauteng Department of Health reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you have not received feedback within three months after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

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