FOOD SERVICE AID
Department of Health and Wellness · Tygerberg Hospital
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 35/310
- Salary band
- R 144 024
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley Salary: R144 024 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate experience in a large-scale Industrial Food Service Unit. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms. Physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function in a group and to work under pressure. Ability to prepare food according to standardised recipes. Knowledge of National Food Service Guidelines. Knowledge of basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Good communication skills. Duties: Prepare, dish up and serve food for normal and special diets. Assist with the receipt, storage and stock control of food supplies. Follow and maintain hygiene and safety directives including the use of apparatus and equipment, washing of crockery and cooking utensils. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees. Attend prescribed training courses. Enquiries: Ms R Keyser Tel No: (021) 938-4135 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy
- ✓Experience: Appropriate experience in a large-scale Industrial Food Service Unit
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- ✓Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms
- ✓Physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function in a group and to work under pressure
- ✓Ability to prepare food according to standardised recipes
- ✓Knowledge of National Food Service Guidelines
- ✓Knowledge of basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment
- ✓Good communication skills
Key responsibilities
- •Prepare, dish up and serve food for normal and special diets
- •Assist with the receipt, storage and stock control of food supplies
- •Follow and maintain hygiene and safety directives including the use of apparatus and equipment, washing of crockery and cooking utensils
- •Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees
- •Attend prescribed training courses
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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