DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this
advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a
date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess
personnel will receive preference.

OTHER POSTS

POST 33/374 : FOOD SERVICE AID
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : R125 373 per annum
CENTRE : Paarl Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic reading, writing and numerical skills. Experience:
Appropriate Large Scale Hospital Catering experience. Appropriate experience
of therapeutic diets, food groups, preparation and cooking methods, and quality
and portion control of food according to standardized recipes.

Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to communicate in at least two of the three
official languages of the Western Cape. Incumbents must be prepared to work
shifts and overtime which include weekends and public holidays. Incumbent
must be healthy and strong enough to lift heavy objects and be on their feet
the entire day. Ability to do work of a physical nature. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge of production for normal and therapeutic diets
in an Industrial Foodservice Unit on a large scale. Knowledge of hygiene,
occupational health, HACCP, and safety principles. Ability to maintain good
interpersonal skills. Proof of attendance of a Kitchen Hygiene, Kitchen Cleaner,
or Assistant Chef will be an added advantage. Ability to function within a team
and work under pressure.

DUTIES : Preparation and production of all normal and therapeutic diets in accordance
with the WCG Food Service Policy. Follow standardised WCG Receipts and
Menus. Weighing, dishing and distribution of food to various wards. Clean and
maintain the kitchen area and equipment as well as adhere to health and safety
regulations. Dress according to Departmental specifications and adhere to
Hospital / WCG Policy. Follow and adhere to Health and Safety prescripts.
Follow and adhere to elementary control measures and standard operational
procedures.

ENQUIRIES : Ms D Koen Tel No: (021) 860 2546
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Executive Officer: Paarl Hospital, Private Bag X3021, Paarl 7621.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr K Cornelissen

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed
candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

CLOSING DATE : 06 October 2023