Assistant Catering Manager Empact Group Welkom x1

Assistant Catering Manager Empact Group Welkom x1

The Assistant Catering Manager (Healthcare) will assist in overseeing all food service-related activities, ensuring efficient kitchen operations, quality meal preparation, and compliance with HACCP standards. This role includes managing production processes, controlling food and labour costs, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional food service in a healthcare environment with specific dietary requirements.

Job Overview:

Job Title: Assistant Catering Manager (Healthcare)
Company: Empact Group Food Solutions
Location: Welkom, Free State
Employment Type: Contract

Company Overview

Empact Group Food Solutions is a leading player in the South African catering and food service industry, providing high-quality, innovative, and sustainable food solutions across healthcare, education, corporate, and hospitality sectors. The company is committed to excellence, compliance with health and safety standards, and delivering value-driven services that improve the overall dining experience. Empact Group also promotes growth, equity, and inclusion in line with legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned healthcare unit.

• Support the implementation and monitoring of production processes.

• Manage and control food and labour costs within budget guidelines.

• Oversee menu planning and ensure compliance with special dietary requirements.

• Ensure adherence to HACCP and food safety standards.

• Manage and support the kitchen brigade to maintain high performance.

• Assist in the strategic and day-to-day operational management of the catering unit.

• Provide exceptional customer service and ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Food and Beverage Services or Culinary Arts (compulsory).

• Minimum 3 years’ progressive kitchen/management experience (compulsory).

• Proven experience working within budget guidelines to achieve results.

• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience (highly desirable).

• Healthcare catering experience (essential).

• Knowledge of special diets (compulsory).

• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards (advantageous).

• Hospital environment experience (advantageous).

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Strong understanding of catering environments (from fine dining to healthcare).

• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific regulations.

• Excellent management and leadership skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to balance budgets and manage costs efficiently.

• Computer literacy.

• Knowledge of HSE standards.

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