This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
FOOD SERVICES AID
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- R144 024 per annum
- Centre
- New Somerset Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum requirement: Basic reading, writing and numerical skills. Experience: Appropriate experience in a large-scale industrial food service unit. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required by operational needs. Ability to work in large scale freezers and cold rooms. Be physically strong to lift heavy objects and be on your feet the entire day. Dress according to Departmental specifications and adhere to Hospital Policy. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Have knowledge and understanding of the basic food groups and cooking methods. Knowledge of the HACCP principles. Knowledge of Occupational, Health and Safety principles and measures. Knowledge of Milk Kitchen Operation, Infant Feed Production and storage.
Duties
Prepare, cook and plate meals for the patients. Clean and maintain the kitchen area and equipment and maintain hygiene standards. Follow the Clean-as-you-go principle. Maintain and report broken and faulty apparatus and equipment. Responsible for preparing food according to standardised recipes. Work alternative days in the Milk Kitchen as needed Assist with the in-service training of new workers or colleagues. Support to Supervisor when required.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms L Vermeulen Tel No: (021) 402-6224
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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