Food Services Aid

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to function in a group and to work under pressure. Ability to prepare food according to standardised recipes. Knowledge of National Food Service Guidelines. Knowledge of basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Ability to read, speak and write in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Appropriate experience in a hospital Food Service Unit.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dish up and serve food for normal and special diets. Assist with the receipt, storage, and stock control of food supplies. Prepare infant formulas & tube feeds in milk kitchen Cleaning and sterilization of feeding cups and utensils in the milk kitchen Follow and maintain hygiene and safety directives including the use of apparatus and equipment, washing of crockery and cooking utensils. Assist with the informal in-service training of new employees. Attend prescribed training courses.