Food Service Aid Vacancy – Gauteng Department of Health | Steve Biko Academic Hospital (13 Posts)
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 13 Food Service Aid positions at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with food service experience who are passionate about maintaining high hygiene standards and supporting patient care in a hospital environment.
Position Details
- Position: Food Service Aid
- Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
- Hospital: Steve Biko Academic Hospital
- Directorate: Patient Administration and Logistics
- Reference Number: REFS/055998
- Number of Posts: 13
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Salary: R144 024 per annum (plus benefits)
- Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Job Purpose
The successful candidates will assist with food preparation, serving meals to patients, cleaning kitchen equipment, and maintaining hygiene standards within the hospital’s Food Service Unit. The role is essential in ensuring patients receive safe, hygienic, and nutritious meals while maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Perform routine duties within the Food Service Unit.
- Operate food service machinery and kitchen equipment.
- Wash pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils.
- Clean floors, equipment, drains, fridges, freezers, and storage areas.
- Empty and sanitise waste bins.
- Pack and unpack food supplies into storage areas.
- Prepare normal and special diet meals for patients.
- Dish and serve patient meals according to hospital guidelines.
- Assist with preparing meals for hospital functions.
- Maintain hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
- Rotate between different duties and work as a relief employee when required.
- Work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 (NQF Level 2).
- At least one year’s experience in a food service environment (advantageous).
- Experience in large-scale cooking will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of hygiene, cleaning, and food safety practices.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Physical fitness to perform manual duties.
- Reliability and trustworthiness.
- Willingness to work shifts and public holidays.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Good organisational skills.
- Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Good communication skills.
- Commitment to quality patient service.
- Ability to follow instructions and hospital procedures.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment Portal.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before the interview.
Please note:
- No hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No payment is required when applying for this post.
- Successful candidates will undergo qualification verification, criminal checks, reference checks, and other suitability assessments.
- Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a valid SAQA evaluation certificate.
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to Employment Equity. People living with disabilities and candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
📅 Closing Date: 07 August 2026
If you meet the requirements and are interested in working in a hospital food service environment, submit your online application before the closing date. This is a great opportunity to join the Gauteng Department of Health and contribute to quality patient care.