Food Services Aid
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate experience in a large-scale food service unit which includes the operating of large-scale kitchen equipment as well as the preparation of meals in a health environment.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal). The ability to prepare meals according to standardized recipes, as well as safety and correctly handle industrial equipment. Appropriate knowledge of the food service hygiene and safety principles.
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts (weekends and public holidays). Ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy-duty kitchen and cleaning equipment. Ability to work long hours on your feet for a period up to 12 hours.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all tasks emanating from the pre-preparation and production of all full and therapeutic diets.
- Perform all tasks emanating from the dishing, distribution and serving food to patients at various wards.
- Clean and maintain all areas, utensils and equipment in the food service unit.
- Maintain safety and hygiene standards.
- Assist with the receipt, storage and issuing of food provisions and other products.
- Prepare milk feeds according to prescribed standardized recipes and the standard operation plan.
