2x Chefs (6 months Fixed-Term Contract) - Herolim Private Hospital View All Careers

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Business Unit: Herolim Private Hospital

Posted: 2026-09-18, Closing: 2026-10-02

Location: Eastern Cape, Mthatha

Description

An opportunity exists for 2x Chefs (6 months FTC), reporting to the Head Chef. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing and presenting all foodstuffs as per required standard at the hospital as well as assisting the Head Chef in ensuring patients receive nutritious, safe, and appetizing meals that support health and recovery.

Critical Outputs

• Prepare meals, snacks and functions correctly and timeously.

• Ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.

• Support the Head Chef in menu planning, portion control, and food presentation.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and infection control standards.

• Assist in managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing food waste.

• Optimize patient experience.

• Ensure ability to operate all equipment.

• Assist with regular stock-takes as and when required.

• Prepare and cook meals according to hospital dietary guidelines and patient needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Culinary Certificate/Diploma or equivalent qualification.

• 2 years relevant experience in private healthcare advantageous.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP) and hospital dietary standards.

• Ability to work flexible hours (e.g. Weekends and public holidays.)

Competencies

Collaboration/ Relationship Building
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Customer responsiveness
Excellence and quality orientation
Ethical behaviour
Adaptability
Attention to detail

Departments

Kitchen

Herolim Private Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, external candidates will also be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of closing date kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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