Jobs at Feedem

Job Advert Summary    

• The Feedem Group seeks to appoint a Junior Cash Reconciliation Clerk  who will be responsible for daily cash reconciliation in collaboration with the District Managers and Operations to ensure compliance in alignment with the organisation policy and procedures.
• Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.
• We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries.
• We customise our catering and services according to their needs.
• Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.
• We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

Please note this is a Junior Entry Level Position

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• National Certificate in Accounting or Business Studies advantageous
• Preferably 1-2 years’ experience in cash reconciliation or cashing up
• Previous experience capturing data on accounting system advantageous
• English / additional SA languages would be advantageous

Competencies required:

• Business Acumen
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Performance Driven and Self-Starter
• Strategic Thinking Ability
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Integrative Thinking – explores multiple approaches to generate creative solutions
• Performance driven
• Planning & Organising – Thinks ahead, effectively manages time, identifies priorities and risks to deliver quality outputs on time
• Promotes Collaboration and Stakeholder engagement

Duties and Responsibilities    
Reconciliation

• Reconciling tender types to the bank statement
• Ensure that daily cash ups balance with the report from point sales system.
• Ensure all reconciliations and resolutions are completed within the required timeframe.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Perform daily investigation into unreconciled items

Data Capturing

• Utilising Accounting System to evaluate work submitted from the units in terms of cash sales.
• Evaluate and analyse data captured from the accounting system received from Unit Managers.
• Ensure that all the information captured is confirmed and sent to the next stage of the process.
• Ensure that all sales for sites are captured as per assigned checklist.
• Maintaining a detailed record of all transactions

Reporting and Handling Queries

• Attending to queries regarding any missing documents including but not limited to receipts, sales reports, deposit slips etc
• Investigate and escalate queries for the respective units and District Managers to ensure that issues are resolved timeously
• Following up on queries raised and ensure that queries are resolved before deadlines.
• Adhere to deadlines in line with the monthly set time deadlines.
• Preparing and delivering accurate reports to management
• Provide regular updates to management.

Audit

• Collaborate with Managers and provide necessary documentations and support during audits
• Ensure audit files/documents are provided and completed within planned timelines.
• Assisting with Year-end Audits.

Closing Date:

• 2025/06/08

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Minimum Requirements    

• 10 years’ experience in high access cleaning, or a similar role is required.
• 6 years’ experience in managing direct reports.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards essential.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of cleaning procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and its proper use.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and clients.
• Ability to train and mentor staff.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Financial Performance

• Manage budget and cleaning supplies by ensuring that cleaning supplies are used efficiently, and that excess waste is minimized
• Order stock and align to the better buying principle by switching to more cost-effective cleaning agents or finding ways to reduce the amount of material needed for specific tasks.
• Monitor usage trends and identify areas where costs could be reduced

Manage Risk

• Conducts inspections to ensure that the areas are clean and meet the established standards.
• Supervise and manage a team of cleaners: This includes assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations: This involves ensuring the team follows all necessary safety protocols, including the use of appropriate equipment and personal protective gear (PPE).
• Manage high-access cleaning tasks: This includes using specialized equipment and techniques to clean areas at heights, such as windows of high-rise buildings, using ladders, or other access equipment.
• Monitor cleaning standards and quality: This involves inspecting work areas and ensuring they meet the required standards of cleanliness.
• Conduct end to end inspections in the restrooms, offices, kitchens, and common spaces.
• Regular check whether the windows and other areas are thoroughly cleaned and free of dust, dirt, or stains.
• Ensure that the team adheres to relevant safety standards by making sure that the team uses the proper cleaning materials, handles chemicals correctly, and wears personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary.
• Ensure that cleaning staff follow correct procedures for handling waste, especially in settings like healthcare facilities, where special protocols are required for medical waste.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Ensures that cleaning practices comply with all relevant regulation i.e. OSHA guidelines, as well as local or industry-specific health and safety rules
• Ensure that all cleaning staff understand and follow these regulations, from proper chemical handling to the safe use of cleaning equipment.

Leading and Managing People

• Supervising and leading cleaning team members by overseeing the day-to-day activities of the cleaning team.
• Assign tasks to the team by ensuring that duties are performed to the highest standards, and motivating team members.
• Ensures that cleaning staff work efficiently and in compliance with established procedures.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/04

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Minimum Requirements    

• Experience in cleaning for corporate and industrial sites preferrable
• Corporate Offices: Working during off-hours to ensure office cleanliness.
• Industrial Facilities: Often requiring specialised safety gear and procedures.
• Physical Fitness: A reasonable level of physical fitness is essential for working at heights.
• Height Acclimation: A comfortable attitude towards heights is crucial.
• Safety Awareness: A strong understanding of safety protocols and practices when working at heights.
• Basic Knot Knowledge: Ability to tie basic knots and use them correctly for rigging and safety.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring no area goes uncleaned.
• Knowledge of Cleaning Products: Understanding how to use various cleaning agents and equipment safely.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Housekeeping

• Basic Rope Access: Performing basic rope access manoeuvres, including ascent, descent, and positioning on structures.
• Equipment Proficiency: Correctly using access equipment, inspecting personal ropes, and assisting with rigging and non-standard operations.
• Cleaning Tasks: Cleaning windows, facades, and other surfaces at height.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhering to company and customer safety standards, as well as legal regulations, and reporting any potential hazards.
• Basic Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance tasks as part of the cleaning process.
• Collaboration: Working under the guidance of more experienced personnel on complex tasks.
• First Aid and Rescue: Having knowledge of basic rescue procedures and assisting with rescues, including descent and hauling systems.

Key Inspection Areas

• Ensuring cleaning quality is high standards at all times.
• Clean floor windows and all other areas according to procedures.
• Equipment and cleaning agents to be used according to instructions.
• Observe all safety and hygiene standards.
• Sign off correctly cleaning schedules correctly.
• Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are adhered to

Reporting

• Report to the Supervisor daily on attendance, chemicals, consumables, and equipment.
• Communicate with the Supervisor throughout the day to receive additional tasks and give feedback on previous tasks.
• Report any hazards, potential hazards, incidents, or accidents observed.
• Reporting to the Supervisor if there’s any problems e.g., broken equipment, no chemicals, staff not at work, etc.
• Reporting repairs and replacements that are required when encountered while cleaning.

General

• Relieve or assist in other areas or departments when necessary.
• Attend meetings and training courses as required.
• Always Observe the Company Rules and Regulations.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions within time limits set.  Failure to carry out any instruction will result in disciplinary action.
• Adhere to working hours, lunch and relief agreed to the supervisor. 
• Wear uniform as per standard procedure and always keep clean and tidiness.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/04

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Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
• 3- 5 years full function debtors experience
• Computer literacy
• Analytical skills with exceptional numeracy skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness 
• Results & deadline driven
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Checking and approving of invoices/ credit notes
• Full Debtors function
• Allocation and matching of payments from bank statements
• Attending to internal queries
• Opening and updating new accounts
• Reconciling of the debtors single account
• Follow up on overdue invoices, contact customers to resolve payment issues and potentially initaite collection actions when necessary 
• Adhering to company policies and procedures related to accounting and collections 
• Updating and maintaining client statements
• Managing age analyses in clearing small balances and escalating risk accounts to District Manager
• Managing client portals
• Adhoc projects

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/13

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Minimum Requirements    
Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Strong judgement and problem solving skills
• Excellent people skills
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility with regards to working hours
• Attention to detail
• Client service orientated
• Business management principles
• Fully computer literate
• Excellent food/Chef skills and background

Qualifications    

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in the food industry
• Minimum matric
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple units
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
• Hands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served
• Ability to carry out on the job training with chefs and cooks for the unit
• Introduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/08

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Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Customer Service Qualification will be advantageous
• 2-3 years of experience and proven record in a catering enviroment
• Ability to work within a team
• Good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Previous experience with food preparation
• Assist with front of house service
• Manage transactions with customers using cash registers
• Scan goods and ensure pricing is accurate
• Collect payments whether in cash or credit
• Issue receipts, refunds, and change 
• Redeem stamps and coupons
• Cross-sell products and introduce new ones
• Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information
• Greet customers when entering or leaving the canteen
• Maintain clean and tidy checkout areas
• Track transactions on balance sheets and report any discrepancies

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/13

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Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Culinary Qualification will be advantageous
• 2-5 years' experience and proven record in a Corporate, Education, hotel or restaurant kitchen environment
• At least 2 years' experience in similar position
• Ability to work within a team

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To liaise with Managers regarding menus and daily preparation requirements.
• To prepare, cook and co-ordinate menu items for meals (vegetables, soups, desserts and salads) according to recipe specification and procedures.
• To ensure that meals are ready and served at the specified times and in correct manner.
• To clean and wash all small equipment used in cooking.
• To keep his/her own work area clean, this includes floors, tiles, work surfaces and equipment used in preparation.
• To use equipment, materials and cleaning agents correctly and according to instructions.
• To observe all hygiene and safety rules.
• To prepare all function items when necessary.
• To ensure that shifts are commenced on time and that the correct clean uniforms are worn at all times.
• To correctly carry out instructions from Managers and within the set time limits.
• To assist in the preparation of any dishes when necessary and to assist in the cleaning of any area in the kitchen when requested to do so.

Additional Duties:

• To relieve and assist in other areas and departments if and when necessary.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required.
• To observe the Company Rules and Regulations at all times.

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Minimum Requirements    

• 5 years previous experience in a food service and an industrial kitchen an advantage
• Grade 12/ Matric required
• Culinary Qualification advantageous
• Good client liaison & interpersonal skills
• Staff management abilities
• Strong admin & computer skills (Excel)
• Own transport and valid driver’s license
• Ability to communicate in both Afrikaans and English
• Must be able to work independently
• Neat and very well organized
• Must be fully vaccinated

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Able to run a shift and/ or take responsibility in the absence of the Catering Manager
• Supervise the Kitchen staff
• Oversee Food Production – Daily Meal Offerings
• Have experience in Menu Planning & Costings will be required
• Staff Management & Training – Able to impart skills and empower staff
• To have a Better Buying experience - Procurement System
• To be able to do Stock taking and Quality Control
• To be able to do Ordering and Issuing of stock
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene & Safety
• Adhoc Admin Duties
• Shift and Weekend Work is required

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/11

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Minimum Requirements    
Skills and Competencies

• Endurance to walk and stand for long hours.
• Flexible work hours.
• 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.
• Make menu recommendations and inform patrons of any specials.
• Check that customers are satisfied with their meal.
• Ensure the smooth running and operation of Front of House

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/11

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Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Culinary Qualification will be advantageous
• 2-5 years' experience and proven record in a hotel or restaurant kitchen environment, as a Baker, or Pastry Chef
• Ability to work within a team

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To liaise with Managers regarding baking and daily preparation requirements.
• To prepare, bake and co-ordinate menu items for desserts according to recipe specification and procedures.
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment. including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters
• To clean and wash all small equipment used in baking.
• To keep his/her own work area clean, this includes floors, tiles, work surfaces and equipment used in preparation.
• To use equipment, materials and cleaning agents correctly and according to instructions.
• To observe all hygiene and safety rules.
• To prepare all function items when necessary
• To correctly carry out instructions from Managers and within the set time limits

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/11