Assistant Catering Manager - Healthwise

Business Unit / Division:
Fedics

Job Type Classification:
Full Time

Location - Town / City:
South Coast

About Us:

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Assistant Catering Manager to support operations at a Healthwise healthcare environment. This role supports the Catering Manager in delivering safe, nutritious, and high-quality food services while ensuring strict compliance with hygiene, safety, and healthcare standards. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily kitchen and food service operations within a healthcare environment
• Manage staff schedules, attendance, and performance
• Ensure compliance with healthcare hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP and Healthwise protocols)
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and dietary requirements
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management
• Support client and patient service delivery standards
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards in line with healthcare regulations

Skills and Competencies:

• A team player who promotes respect and collaboration
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure in a healthcare setting
• Strong commitment to patient care and service excellence
• Adaptability and responsiveness to operational demands
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and special dietary requirements
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications:

• Relevant hospitality or catering qualification
• 2–5 years’ experience in catering or food services
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must have completed at least a grade 12 / secondary education
• Experience in a healthcare or hospital environment (advantageous)