Food Service Aid to work at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF E-GOVERNMENT
REF NO: 001640
Directorate: Food Service Department
SALARY : R84 096 per annum (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
CLOSING DATE : 02 September 2016

REQUIREMENTS :
Basic elementary education/ literacy.
Grade 9 – 12.
Numerical skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills English.
Appropriate knowledge of food preparation.
Previous experience in Food preparation and diet knowledge in Hospitals will be an advantage.
Awareness of Batho Pele Principles.
Should be prepared to work shifts (07H00 to 19H00) and public holidays.
Be willing to work in a team and under stressful conditions.

DUTIES :
The preparation of food and snacks in Main kitchen, diet kitchen, and or fluid diets and feeds in the tube feed area.
Packaging of frozen meals and distribution of food in crates.
Could also be requested to prepare and set trolleys in ward kitchens, as well as reconstituting of frozen meals and the serving of food and beverages to patients.
The performing of routine tasks to operate Food Service equipment.
Lifting of heavy food baskets and pushing trolleys and tea trolleys.
Taking responsibility of food supplies and reporting waste and losses.
Applying hygiene and safety measures in the area of work according to hygiene and safety manual and planned work schedules.
To liase with colleagues, supervisors, managers, patients and hospital staff where applicable.
Be prepared to relieve in all areas of food service unit when required.
Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs