Special Diet Chef

LIFE Healthcare Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Chef to produce meals for patients at Life Wilgers Hospital. Responsibilities include menu planning, adherence to food safety protocols, and maintaining hygiene. The ideal candidate has a pleasant personality, strong teamwork skills, and at least 5 years of experience in an upmarket establishment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in upmarket establishment.
• Pleasant hard working and honest personality.
• Must maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Production of Breakfast, Lunch and Supper for patients.
• Plan and execute menus with Supervisor.
• Adhere to food protocols and safety regulations.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Ethical behavior

Education

Matric

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Chef at Life Wilgers Hospital reporting to the Catering Manager.

Critical Outputs

• Production of Breakfast, Lunch and Supper for patients on therapeutic diets.
• Production of all ad ons on menu orders (Peads, Kosher etc)
• In conjunction with Supervisor plan and execute menus
• Maintain a high level of hygiene.
• Clean as you go
• Adhere to all food protocols and safety regulations

Requirements

• Be able to work and function total undependable
• Matric
• Pleasant hard working and honest personality
• Teamwork and dedication
• At least 5 years experience in upmarket establishment.

Competencies

• Be able to work function independently
• Teamwork and dedication
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Action orientation
• Hygiene and Safety Compliance
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Teamplayer

Email [e-mail]. Closing date Monday, November 24, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.