Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/294

FOOD SERVICES AID Chief

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

  • CentreWesfleur Hospital, Southern/Western Sub-structure
  • ProvinceWestern Cape
Closing date: 15 days remaining

Job details

Circular
27 of 2026
Page No.
23
Circular Post
27/294
Department
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province
Western Cape
Centre
Wesfleur Hospital, Southern/Western Sub-structure
Salary
R144 024 per annum
Closing date
17 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R144 024 per annum

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in a hospital 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.
  • Ability to read, speak and write in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties

  • Prepare, dish up and serve food for normal and special diets.
  • Assist with the receipt, storage, and stock control of food supplies.
  • Prepare infant formulas & tube feeds in the milk kitchen.
  • Cleaning and sterilisation of feeding cups and utensils in the milk kitchen.
  • 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 E Newing Tel No: (021) 816-8550

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

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Original Text
POST 27/294 : FOOD SERVICES AID Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R144 024 per annum
CENTRE : Wesfleur Hospital, Southern/Western Sub-structure
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a hospital 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.
Ability to read, speak and write in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES : Prepare, dish up and serve food for normal and special diets. Assist with the receipt, storage, and stock control of food supplies. Prepare infant formulas &
tube feeds in the milk kitchen. Cleaning and sterilisation of feeding cups and utensils in the milk kitchen. 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 E Newing Tel No: (021) 816-8550
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.

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