JOB POST: Food Service Supervisor

Food Service Supervisor

Reference Number: George Herald 2/6/2016
Component: Department of Health
Core Title: Health Associated Sciences and Support Personnel
Institution: George Hospital (Chief Directorate: General Specialist and Emergency Services)

Service benefits:
13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance

Requirements:
Minimum educational qualifications:
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7).

Experience:
Appropriate experience in an Industrial Food Services Unit.

Inherent requirement of the job:
The incumbent must be strong enough to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day.
Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
The ability to function in a group and to work under pressure.
Knowledge of HACCP and hygiene and safety procedures in an industrial food service unit.
Knowledge of the National Guidelines of safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula for Health Facilities and Home Environment.
The ability to read, speak and write in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Supervise and maintain general hygiene in the food service unit and milk kitchen.
Implement and maintain the following: Standard menu, production planning and correct procedures for receipt, storage, preparation, stock control and the allocation of portions and distribution of food/ milk formulas.
Supervise and maintain the preparation and distribution of milk feeds to the wards, according to prescribed standardised recipes and the standard operation plan and maintain temperature control during the various processes.
Implement, maintain and supervise safety measures for the preparation of meals and the use of apparatus and equipment and general hygiene in the unit.
Implement saving measures, check inventories and maintain security measures to limit the loss of stock, apparatus and equipment in the unit.
Assist the Food Service Manager with the checking of duty rosters and HR related matters (recruitment and selection, orientation of new staff, in-service training, discipline, grievances and staff performance appraisal).

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

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement.

No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned.

Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.

The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
This posts was also advertised in the (George Herald 2/6/2016)

Salary: R 119 154 per annum
Salary Level: Level 4

Applications To:
The Chief Executive Officer: George Hospital
Private Bag x6534
George, 6530.
(Attention: Mr MZ Emandien)

Closing Date: 24 June 2016
Enquiries: Ms M Greyling,
Tel: (044) 802-4423