FOOD SERVICES AID

Department of Health

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to workday/night shifts (weekends and public holidays). Must be willing to enter all types of hospital wards and serve the patients. Ability to do work of a physical nature, which includes lifting heavy objects and being on one's feet the entire day. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of production for normal and therapeutic diets in a foodservice unit. Knowledge Of HACCP and safety principles.

Duties

Utilise the Cook Chill System, prepare, cook, plate and regenerate and serve meals and beverages for the patients in accordance with the PAWC Food Service Policy. Follow standardised PAWC recipes and menus. Clean and maintain the kitchen area and equipment and adhere to health and safety regulations. Communicate with patients and Kitchen staff and feedback problems and recommendations to the Food Service Supervisor.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms C Mashele Tel No: (021) 404-4048

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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