Food Service Aid X148 Open Positions Monthly Stipend: R3 500.00

Location: Positions are available across numerous hospitals in Vhembe District, Waterberg District, Capricorn District, Mopani District, and Sekhukhune District.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Minimum requirement of Grade 12 or ABET NQF level 4 certificate. A National Vocational certificate in Hospitality Management from TVET will be a significant advantage.
Applicants should be ready to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays. They should also be open to working extra hours on short notice.

Skills and Knowledge:

Familiarity with supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control.
Proficiency in following routine verbal and written instructions.
Reading and writing skills.

Understanding and adherence to safety procedures.
Proficiency in the safe use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to lead and train students.

Capability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
Knowledge of food service line set-up and temperature requirements.
Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.

Understanding of food preparation, presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Key Performance Areas:

- Adhere to HACCP guidelines on food handling and preparations to ensure food safety.
- Perform pre-preparation and cooking of food for normal and therapeutic diets as per standardized recipes.
- Portion, serve (plating or bulk serving), and pack meal delivery carts according to ward diet lists.
- Deliver meals to wards and collect meal delivery carts after serving each meal.
- Blend food for soft or liquid diets.
- Assist in packing food into storerooms.
- Package and label therapeutic diets as per ward diet list.
- Examine filled trays for completeness.
- Perform cleaning duties, including dishes, work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens. Empty waste bins as required.
- Handle dishwasher and clean equipment and utensils before and after use.
- Report any faults, breakages, and illnesses in the Food Service Unit.
- Maintain cleanliness of the FSU and food trolleys according to the cleaning schedule and after every meal preparation and serving.