FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

Reference Number: refs/015817
Directorate: Cook Freeze Factory
Number of Posts: 1
Package: R 218 064.00
Enquiries : Mr. AL Mokgetle

Requirements: National Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent (3 Years) (NQF level 6), B Tech in Food Technology will be an added advantage. minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Certificates in FSSC 22000 and/or HACCP will be an added advantage. Skills and Competences Required: Knowledge of clinical food production processes and procedures and other relevant legal frameworks i.e. foodstuff, cosmetic and disinfectants Act, Knowledge of ISO 90001, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Patients’ rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulation, Public service Act, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to Clinical food production. Be able to handle clients’ complaints. Team building and interpersonal relations. Good communication skills and Computer skills. A driver’s license is a requirement.

Duties: Ensure hygiene standards and policies are implemented in the factory. Ensure pest control policy and schedule are implemented. Ensure that all laboratory equipment is clean and sterilized daily. Assist with continuous control and supervision of hygiene practices in the factory. Issue cleaning material according to scheduled times. Ensure compliance with laboratory and factory safety measures at all times. Ensure good quality on all factory products. Be safety conscious at all times. Analyze, investigate, and advise on all laboratory test results including clients ‘ freeze product tests. Assist with stock taking and inventory in Cook Freeze according to the food service unit policy. Conduct training on the prescribed orientation program for new appointees of Cook Freeze Conduct continuous hygiene and quality training for Cook Freeze aids and supervisors. Accept responsibility to equip yourself for a career through persistent training and self-development. Conduct client training on equipment and regeneration of delivered products. Testing of received raw products randomly. Testing of cooked and portioned (end) products randomly. Ensure intensive cleaning of laboratory equipment. Apply financial cost-saving measures of the Cook Freeze factory at all times. Be cost-aware, report savings, and discourage wastage in the factory daily. Ensure receiving of good quality products from suppliers. Participate on the BAC committee for appointment of contract suppliers for Cook Freeze food products. Responsible for the admin duties in your area. Ensure auditing of clients’ food service units regarding Cook Freeze products. Ensure that the FIFO system is used in the factory. Conduct spot checks on all Cook Freeze products randomly Monitor cold and freezer room temperatures at least twice daily. Conduct tasting sessions daily and during client meetings. Assist Food Service managers when necessary. Attend all relevant meetings.

Notes: The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as copies of all qualification and ID documents (copies need not be certified and only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents when invited for the interviews). Applications should be sent to Human Resource Manager, Masakhane Provincial Laundry and Cook Freeze Factory, Private Bag X 06, Rosslyn, 0200, or Hand Delivered at the Security gate 06 Piet Pretorius Street Rosslyn (Between 7:30 am to 15:30pm Mondays to Fridays) and online at Gauteng Provincial Government http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.Please ensure that the reference number is quoted correctly.). The recommended will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and will be subjected to positive results of the security clearance process (criminal records), and the verification of educational qualifications certificates. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Due to a large number of applications, we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer: Department of Health
Location: Masakhane Provincial Laundry and Cook Freeze Factory
Closing Date: 30-12-2022

Criteria Questions
Do you have National Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent (3 Years) (NQF level 6)
Do you have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Do you have a driver’s license
Are you computer literate

Please Notes: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.