POST 44/290: PRINCIPAL FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Cape Winelands Health District.

SALARY: R228 321 per annum,

CENTRE: Stellenbosch Hospital,

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Food Certificate. Experience: Appropriate and relevant Supervisory experience in a Food Service Unit. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts and overtime. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Knowledge of cultural diversity and good communication/interpersonal skills. Working Knowledge of Disciplinary Procedures and the ability to maintain discipline and handle conflict.

Sound organizing skills and effective utilization and supervision of the Food Service team. Knowledge of pest control, infection control, hygiene, occupational health and safety. Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and Food Safety Principles). Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food theory, preparation and cooking methods, production, quality and portion control according to standardized recipes in an Industrial Food Service Unit on a large scale.

Computer literacy (Office Word and Excel), writing and numerical skills. Working knowledge of the ordering system (LOGIS). Knowledge of the National Guidelines for safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula for Health Facilities and Home Environment.

DUTIES: Control food preparation and production for Normal and therapeutic diets. Supervise and maintain the preparation and distribution of meals to the wards according to prescribed standardised recipes and the standard operating plan and maintain temperature control during the various processes. Ensure and uphold strict quality control systems for food, as well as stock management and ensure safe operation of machinery and equipment. Responsible for personnel administration (i.e. SPMS reports, duty rosters, annual leave schedules, training of subordinates, staff meetings and disciplinary procedures).

Effective utilization and supervision of the Food Service team. Process statistics to ensure that the food expenditure remains within the budget, as well as assisting in the compilation of menu/meal costing-Responsible for the Food Service computerized costing systems and statistics. Responsible for the procurement process (LOGIS), e.g. order and receive supplies in the Food Service Unit. Monitor all activities related to the operations of the Food Services Unit according to Provincial Food Services SOPs.

ENQUIRIES: Ms C Jacobs Tel No: (021) 808-6100.

APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.t. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a practical test. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Stellenbosch Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”

CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025.