Assistant Catering Manager X1

Assistant Catering Manager X1

Job Overview

Position Title:

Assistant Catering Manager – Healthcare (Talent Pool)

Company:

Tsebo Solutions Group

Location:

Bloemfontein, Free State

Job Type:

Full-Time | Permanent

Industry:

Catering & Hospitality (Healthcare Sector)

Purpose of the Role

To assist the Catering Manager in managing day-to-day operations of a healthcare catering service, ensuring quality, hygiene, compliance, and efficient delivery. The role includes meal preparation oversight, staff supervision, inventory, admin, and customer service in a demanding healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the production of meals and functions, focusing on quality and presentation

• Oversee and assist with lunch service

• Plan and cost menus with the manager

• Place and manage supplier orders

• Handle stock issuing, receiving, storing and rotation

• Complete administrative returns and reports

• Conduct hygiene and safety inspections (HACCP & NOSA compliance)

• Train and develop kitchen staff

• Ensure security of storerooms and safes

• Participate in stocktakes

• Manage the catering operation in the Manager’s absence

• Attend training and meetings

• Represent the company at exhibitions when needed

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 (Compulsory)

• Tertiary qualification in hospitality, food service management, or similar (advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the catering/restaurant industry, ideally in a supervisory role

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• People management and supervisory skills

• Strong organisational and time management

• Attention to detail

• Good verbal and written communication

• Computer literacy

• Professional grooming and presentation

• Ability to work under pressure, weekends, and public holidays

• Comfortable with HACCP and NOSA hygiene standards

• Excellent negotiation, delegation, and problem-solving abilities

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Passionate about food service and people

• Comfortable in a healthcare environment

• Committed to hygiene and quality standards

• Team player with leadership potential

• Willing to grow and take initiative when needed

Application Info

• Apply via the Tsebo Careers Page or job portals like Indeed, Adzuna, or Careers24

• This role is part of a Talent Pool: shortlisted candidates will be contacted as opportunities become available.

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