Food Service Aid

Department of Health; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a Food Service Worker position at Boksburg. The role involves pre-preparation and cooking for patients, serving meals, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in line with hospital procedures.

The ideal candidate has a minimum Grade 10, good reading/writing skills, and is willing to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Public service experience is an advantage; benefits apply on top of the package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to read and write.
• Be prepared to work shifts on rotation basis.
• One year experience in public service is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Pre-preparation and preparation of food for patients.
• Transport food to wards and ensure hygiene and safety measures.
• Maintain equipment and trolleys; assist with packing meals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Reading and writing

Shift work (rotation)

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

• Package : R 144 024.00 per annum (Plus benefits)

Requirements :

• A minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification. Ability to read and write. Be prepared to work shifts on rotation basis. Must have a good interpersonal skills and effective team working relationship. One year experience in public service will serve as an added advantage.

Duties :

• Perform all general duties related to Food Service as delegated by the Food Service Supervisor, such as pre-preparation of food, preparation of food, dishing up for patients. Application of hygiene and safety measures, weighing of ingredients for production purposes. Transport food (Breakfast, Lunch and Supper) to patients from Food service to the wards. Ensure effective maintenance of equipment/ trollies. To execute any lawful additional tasks issued by a competent person (Food Service Supervisor/ Manager). To check accuracy of packed meals and snacks into packed food trolley and sign on the appropriate form.

Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date :

11-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a minimum of a Grade 10 or equivalent qualification?

Are you prepared to work shifts; weekends, night shift and public holidays?

Are you able to read and write?

People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.