FOOD SERVICE AID [LEVEL 2] (4 POSTS)

FOOD SERVICE AID [LEVEL 2] (4 POSTS)

Commencing salary notch: R131 265.00 p.a.

CENTRES: Seshego Hospital [2], Kgapane Hospital [1], Zebediela Hospital [1]

REQUIREMENTS: A) Qualifications and Competencies

▪ A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4 plus Certificate/National Vocational certificate in Hospitality Management from TVET

▪ Appropriate competencies in a Food service unit.

▪ Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies. Ability to be on your feet for a period of 12 hours per day. Ability to work shifts during the day, weekends and public holidays.

B) Knowledge and Skills

▪ Ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes and menus, as well as safely and correctly handle industrial equipment.

▪ Basic knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles.

▪ Handle conflict management.

▪ Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

▪ Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

▪ Ability to read and write.

▪ Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

▪ Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

▪ Ability to lead and train students.

▪ Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.

▪ Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.

▪ Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

▪ Perform all tasks emanating from the preparation and serving of food.

▪ Maintain safety and hygiene standards.

▪ Assist in the receiving and safe storage of food and other products.

▪ Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees.

▪ Clean and purify the kitchen, canteen and equipment’s.

▪ Deliver and Collect food warmers & trolleys from the wards according to the number of patients.

▪ Promote and maintain safety in the kitchen.

▪ Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP] on food handling and preparations to ensure food safety.

▪ Ensure that daily activities are in-line with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point [HACCP].

▪ Pre-preparation and cooking of food for normal diet as per standardized recipes.

▪ Pre-preparation and cooking of food for therapeutic diet as per standardized recipes.

▪ Portion and serve (plating or bulk serving) and pack meal delivery carts according to the wards diet lists.

▪ Push meal delivery carts to wards to deliver food as per ward list.

▪ Collect meal delivery carts from the wards after serving of each meal.

▪ Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets.

▪ Assist in packing of food into storerooms.

▪ Packaging and labelling of therapeutic diets as per ward diet list.

▪ Place items such as eating utensils and condiments on trays.

▪ Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list.

▪ Examine filled tray for completeness and places on cart, dumbwaiter, or conveyor belt.

▪ Wash dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens.

▪ Collects and place garbage and trash in designated containers.

▪ Emptying of waste bins at all times.

▪ Clean, wash and maintain work areas including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils and equipment as appropriate to the area of operation.

▪ Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

▪ Handling of Dishwasher and cleaning of equipment and utensils before and after use. Supply clean cutlery and crockery during mealtimes.

▪ Report any faults, breakages and illness in the Food Service Unit (FSU).

▪ Cleaning of the FSU and food trolleys according to the cleaning schedule and after every meal preparation and serving.

CENTRE	APPLICATION LINK
Seshego Hospital	CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Kgapane Hospital	CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Zebediela Hospital	CLICK HERE TO APPLY

ADVERTISEMENT OF A VACANT POSTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

1. Ensure that you read the conditions and requirements of the post BEFORE you apply.
2. By applying, it is understood that you agree to the conditions and requirements of the post.
3. Applicants are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for vacant posts in the Department of Health.
4. Applications should include a fully completed new Z83 form obtainable from any government institution or at www.dpsa.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae [CV].
5. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate ‘not applicable’ or leave blank to the question. If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV)” or “see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application for employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F must be answered.
6. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
7. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body and copy of ID must be submitted.
8. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity [Ethical Conduct], an Assessment as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.

9. Shortlisted candidates for the SMS post will be required to submit SMS pre-entry certificate obtainable from National School of Government [https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.] on the date of the interview.

    

10. The closing date for applications is 07 January 2025
11. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
12. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised in this circular.
13. Applicants responding to this circular should quote on the Z83 form, the circular number and reference number on the application link of the post they are applying for.
14. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within ninety (90) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.
15. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance [Vetting] as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.

NB 1: Note: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following website:

www.ldoh.gov.za

NB 2: Applicants should apply using the links provided for each post/centre.

General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr Maselesele LM at 015 293 6666 / Mr Ngobeni TM at 015 293 6423 and Ms Sebola MF at 015 293 6002 during office hours.