Job Openings at Feedem

Job Advert Summary

• We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team.
• The Food Service Assistant assists the Cooks and Chefs with food productions and preparations, serves food, and keeps the dining area and kitchen clean.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 1 -2-year experience in a similar role
• Culinary qualification would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of meals, especially salads and desserts
• Places entrees, salads, desserts and other food on the serving line
• Keeps the serving line well-stocked and clean
• Stores and records food leftovers
• Keeps canteen tables, kitchen and other areas clean and orderly
• To carry out any reasonable request by management
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility

Closing Date

• 2025/08/15

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Job Advert Summary

• We are currently recruiting for Unit People Assistant , to perform administrative duties across Units allocated for, by assisting Unit Manager with the smooth day-to-day HR/Payroll Administrative function within organisation and providing support to employees and management.

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking.
• Relationship and Alliance Building Skills.
• Empowering Team Members.
• Organisation culture and values driven.
• Travel around units allocated for.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology advantageous
• Minimum 2-year Experience within the HR Environment.
• Previous experience working on any HRIS or Time and Attendance System advantageous
• Own Car and Drivers Licence (position requires travelling to the allocated units)
• Computer literacy –basic level on MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities

Personnel Administration

• Assist with personnel administration procedures by complying with the company’s policies and procedures through conducting audits on the personnel records/documentation at designated region.
• Assist with the transactional admin process in collaboration with the Unit Manager.
• Assist by liaising with the Unit Manager as to ensure that all employees receive proper documentation for but not limited to: Letter of appointments, transfers, terminations, promotions, remuneration adjustment, Promotions, etc.
• Assist with preparing any documents for the Section 197 and Section 189 processes end to end and ensure agreements are drafted successfully.
• Maintenance of employee files or folders as well as any files relating to transactional administration both on physical file and one drive.

Onboarding

• File and create new folders for employees
• Assist with an on-boarding programme to ensure all those appointed within Line management positions understand all HR aspects of the position, for example Induction, ESS, performance management etc.
• The end-to-end onboarding programme include all aspects including but not limited to necessary documents assigned to employee, orientation and weekly induction process, buddy system, presentations etc.

Payroll and Time Attendance

• Scheduling of monthly salary checks and assisting with salary checks.
• Analyse salary checks for the unit and highlight concerns to management as and when required.
• Provide monthly MIS as required by management, analysing the information and providing findings & recommendations.
• Collaborate with payroll monthly, to analyse payroll checks as and when required.
• Assisting with the setting up and configurating of the TGO tablets if need be (with the help of People
• Administrator at the Head Office)
• Capturing of the application leave on the system.
• Capturing of the shifts on the system.
• Create new profiles and users as per request for TGO queries.
• Ensuring that the missed punches or any discrepancies on TGO’s are addressed by the Unit Manager.

Projects

• Facilitate training on rolled out projects within across units.
• Facilitate compulsory training for staff within the units including induction etc.

Recruitment, Selection and Transformation

• Liaise with Talent Acquisition to assist with the recruitment & selection on allocated positions in alignment with the recruitment process and procedure.
• Ensure that the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and other related legislation is adhered to.
• Submission of candidate information to Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Performance Management

• Assist with collating the appraisals and assist with documents for poor performance counselling sessions of employee as and when required.
• Ensure that employees have Job Descriptions and KPIs in alignment with performance management projects.

Labour Relations

• Keep abreast with the legislation and BCEA.
• Advise Unit Managers with IR matters e.g. warnings etc.
• Attend to Labour Relations matters, e.g. trade union consultations (with guideline of people partner), retrenchments, grievances, counselling etc. where required.
• Ensure that the code of conduct is followed accurately in terms of all Labour Relations matters.
• Ensure that Unit Managers are fully aware of and responding to all statutory legislation affecting the catering industry.
• Telegram process – receiving of requests, actioning the requests, and providing feedback that the telegram has been sent to the employee.
• Weekly updating of the disciplinary enquiry excel sheet on one drive regarding any outstanding information from the hearing packs received.

Closing Date

• 2025/08/15

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Job Advert Summary

• We are looking for a skilled Waiter to take orders and deliver food and beverages to our customers.
• The waiter will be responsible include greeting and serving customers, providing detailed information on menus, multi-tasking various front-of-the-house duties.

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Endurance to walk and stand for long hours.
• Must be flexible to work on weekends and public holidays
• Ability to remain calm and professional with difficult customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Coordination to carry plates or trays without dropping anything.
• Trustworthy and Reliable
• Have good personal hygiene

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 1 - 2 year experience in a similar role.
• Culinary qualification would be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers and hand out menus.
• Take meal and beverage orders from customers and place these orders in the kitchen.
• Make menu recommendations and inform patrons of any specials.
• Deliver meals and beverages to tables when they have been prepared.
• Check that customers are satisfied with their meal.
• Prepare the bill for tables when requested.
• Cash up bills and ensure that the correct amount has been paid.
• Administer change to tables if needed.

Closing Date

• 2025/08/16

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Job Advert Summary

• We are currently recruiting for a Service Planner: Hygiene and Pest Control.
• Established in 1994, Focus Pest Control & Hygiene Services is a subsidiary of the Feedem Group.
• We are a Level 1 B-BBEE company with our head office situated in Cape Town.
• Focus Pest Control & Hygiene Services provides a wide range of cost-effective services to private, commercial, and industrial clients to help ensure hygienic spaces in which to work, live and socialise:

Pest control services

• The implementation of food safety standards and audits
• Hygiene services
• Covid-19 related sanitising services

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Service Industry
• Tertiary qualification (preferred)
• Fully computer literate on MS Office, Advanced word, excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with clients at all levels
• Assertive
• Trustworthy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to network and build relationships with ease
• Be able to gather information and correctly translate into solutions
• Strong time-management
• Deadline driven
• Goal Orientated

Duties and Responsibilities

Client Service and Operations

• Ensure client weekly and monthly services are planned, and clients are notified of service dates.
• Preparing of work schedules for technicians.
• Manage all client emails, queries and requests and action accordingly.
• Ensure all service reports are reflecting and uploaded, as per service schedules.
• Liaise with technicians and clients regarding any possible changes to service schedules
• Allocation of stock to technicians, as per work service schedules and updating stock sheet.
• Manage client tube replacement and issue letters when required.
• Create new customer profiles on online and issue customers with log in details.
• Ensure any additional MSD documentation is uploaded on the online system.
• Ensure all new company and client compliance documents are uploaded onto the Online system.
• Submit weekly reports (Infestation, Disputes, Terminations and Damaged Stock Replacements) to Branch Manager.

Finance

• Submit new customer details to Credit Control Department to create a profile on Finance System.
• Generate and send invoices to clients based on services rendered.
• Generate credit notes when required.
• Send customer statements to clients when requested.
• Monthly submission of sales forecast to management.
• Ensure annual customer increases are done and amend job cards accordingly.
• Submit quotations to customers for ad-hoc services and outright purchases.
• Submit all received POPs to CCM for allocation.
• Safekeeping of Petty Cash for the branch.

Closing Date

• 2025/08/16

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Job Advert Summary

• We are recruiting for a Assistant Catering Manager for maternity cover.
• The Assistant Catering Manager will be responsible for guiding the kitchen staff perform to efficiently, whilst establishing standard menu options and recipes, ordering the food and supplies necessary to make these dishes, and overseeing kitchen and line staff.
• Ensure high quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to Feedem standards by meeting all quality/star grading standards in all areas of responsibility.

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary culinary qualification or Chef diploma.
• Previous 5 years managerial experience advantageous in a full facility contract
• Excellent food skills required and resale experience.
• Operational Standards: Performance management, financial analysis, Computer proficiency & Human Resources
• Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, Outcome focus & Productivity
• Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface, Managing Group process & Communication skills.
• Strong admin skills
• Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment
• Own transport & a valid driver's license

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen
• Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and receiving of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients to
• To ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity.
• Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business – budgeting, forecasting.
• Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation.
• Ensure Quality Control is in accordance with the Company standards.
• Oversee Cash Management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc)
• Oversee staff and payroll.
• prevent food waste, making sure that all health and safety regulations are achieved
• To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit, and actively increasing the units profitability
• To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes
• To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price, and to ensure expenses are within budgeted limits
• Control hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning
• Production planning

Closing Date

• 2025/08/16

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Job Advert Summary

• We are recruiting for a Food Specialist/ Skills Trainer, who will focus on developing employee expertise by designing, delivering and evaluating training programms that improve specific skills and knowledge.

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Must possess future fit skills such as adaptability, creativity, growth mindset, design thinking, resourcefulness and change resiliency.
• Excellent culinary skills with a creative approach to menu planning
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate promotion effectiveness and market trends
• High level Computer literacy including the ability to use various software applications for menu planning, inventory management and marketing analysis
• Innovative thinking and the ability to present new and creative ideas

Qualifications

• Tertiary Education in Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management / Food Marketing or related field.
• 3 years + National Senior Management experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a multi-location setting
• Proven experience in menu development and cost management
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Regulations and best practices
• Experience in developing and promoting internal food promotions
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement market trends in culinary offerings
• Strategic planning and implantation on a national level

Duties and Responsibilities

• As this is a brand new position, the ideal candidate would bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to develop and grow the role.
• Stay informed and updated on market food trends, emerging cuisines and consumer preferences to maintain a competitive edge
• Conduct market research to identify and capitalize on new food trends and opportunities for menu innovations
• Experiment with new recipes and the latest cooking techniques to keep menus fresh and exciting
• Ensure innovative and refreshed menu offerings, recipe development and promotions regularly
• Collaborate with Regional Food Specialist Team and Management to design and implement diverse menus that cater to various dietary preferences and trends for all inhouse sectors
• Analyse food costs and adjust menus to optimize profitability
• Perform Audits and Crits as scheduled and provide backup to the Operations Teams.
• Assists in analysis of customer ratings of food and dining service and propose recommendations for service improvement to management
• Accuracy and eye for detail to ensure that sites are performing and upholding the companies standards (Uniforms, FOH Display, Menu Display, trending Décor, Marketing & Promo Material)
• Partner with the marketing team to develop and promote internal promotions and special offerings
• Create and implement seasonal and event-based promotions to drive sales, customer engagement and profitability
• Analyse the effectiveness of promotions and adjust strategies accordingly
• Liaison between Operations / Purchasing and All Support Departments
• Coordinate the testing of samples, conduct inspections
• Evaluation of new products in collaboration with the Procurement Team
• Provide effective support to Operations by performing detailed research and analysis to include product cost and consumption comparisons, compiled by the Food Specialist team
• Develop & Maintain a Culinary recipe database (Menu Bank) with input from relevant Specialists, Dietician and the Procurement Department
• Manage deadlines and deliverables (including menus/revamp/contract retention/new contracts) to ensure all elements of the project are delivered on schedule, per the timelines set by marketing and operations, this includes new unit openings and/or revamps
• Managing challenging deadlines and ensuring productivity within the team
• Execute and align departmental strategies with that of the company’s strategic plans and goals
• Create and maintain an inclusive working environment for the team as to prevent team members from working in isolation from other stakeholders
• Mentor and coach to upskill staff, assist with on the job training, for example, customer service, food safety and basic skills
• Coordinate with scheduling the department to assist with events, proposals and presentations
• Develop Standard Operating procedures, to streamline kitchen operation and site openings

Closing Date

• 2025/08/29