Open Positions at Feedem

Job Advert Summary    

• We are currently recruiting for a Relief Catering Manager to join our team, in this role you will be required to manage the different catering units on a monthly basis through setting and maintaining service delivery standards.
• It will be your responsibility to lead, motivate and train staff. Implement and maintain operational controls in line/within budgetary requirements.  

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric or Matric equivalent
• Chef Qualification
• Formal Catering/Hospitality Qualification
• Food production and menu planning
• Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, Outcome focus & Productivity
• Interpersonal skills: Client/customer interface, Managing Group process & Communication skills
• Strong admin skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment
• Staff training
• Previous managerial experience in the catering sectors: Retirement, Education, Corporate, Healthcare
• Operational Standards: Performance management, Financial analysis, Computer proficiency & Human Resources
• Able to travel to various locations in and around the greater Cape Town area
• Able to travel frequently away from home and at short notice
• Must Have Own transport & valid driver’s license essential

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To relieve in Catering units in the absence of the unit manager.
• To ensure that a complete handover is done, that all money is handed over and signed for and that a completed handover manual is received and discussed.
• To ensure that Unit GP is maintained as before relief 
• Complete and handover report to District Manager and Human Resources on each unit at the end of your period of relief, i.e. no later than one week after departure.Hand over all relevant information, keys, money, etc. appropriate to the unit to the unit’s manager on departure.
• To ensure the provision of quality food and service to meet the requirements of the Company. This includes all meals, functions and resale items.
• To plan and cost menus, making sure that budgetary limits and prescribed meal specifications are adhered to.
• To ensure that housekeeping & laundry requirements are met, as per the contract.
• To ensure correct and timeous completion of all administrative work. Weekly papers to be ready for collection by specified time.
• To ensure staff records are up to date and kept in accordance with Company and Statutory requirements.
• To ensure effective security and safety in all areas under your control, including hygiene.
• To be aware of and respond to the needs of your staff, including induction, monitoring performance, coaching and ensuring that development training is effected.
• To carry out on-the-job training as requested by the Company.
• To ensure that regular fire drills are held, evacuation procedures are understood and effected.
• To complete and submit all necessary, relevant documentation in the event of fire, theft, burglary, accident or injury.
• To ensure that staff are clean and correctly dressed at all times.
• Manage subordinates complying with Company and Statutory procedures.
• To practise and be seen to be practising good employee relations.
• To constantly be aware of the needs of the client and customer, continuously striving to create the right environment.
• To wear the prescribed Company uniform at all times when on duty.
• To attend to client/customer complaints satisfactorily.
• To attend meetings and training courses as and when required.
• To perform any other reasonable duties requested by management.

Closing Date    

• 2026/07/15

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are currently recruiting for Housekeeping Supervisor within the retirement sector. The purpose of the role is to supervise and oversee the daily cleaning operations of the unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12 or relevant experience.
• Must have experience in health and safety standards and management.
• Minimum 2 years cleaning supervisory experience gained in retirement or similar industries.
• Understand cleaning principles and knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Strong people skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Able to work long hours, after hours and some weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Establishment of cleaning standards and procedures for workers and ensure adherence to these standards and procedures
• Coaching and developing employees (cleaners)
• Scheduling and assigning specific duties/roles to cleaners and also ensuring that they are carried out expertly
• Inspection of cleaning equipment on a regular basis so as to know when they are worn-out and also request for replacement
• Controlling and monitoring the usage of cleaning materials so as to avoid or minimize waste and/or misuse
• Providing any form of required assistance to cleaners while they carry out their duties.
• Staff Management & Training – Able to impart skills and empower staff
• Stock taking and Quality Control
• Ordering and Issuing of stock
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene & Safety
• Adhoc Admin Duties
• Shift and Weekend Work is required.

Closing Date    

• 2026/07/10

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Assistant Catering Manager / Store person, to oversee overall management, planning and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5 star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits. 

Minimum Requirements    

Skills and Competencies    

• Must Have Culinary Qualification advantageous
• Must Have Experience as a Assistant Cateriing in a very canteen environment
• Must Have storekeeping experience in a kitchen environment
• Entrepreneurial Skills.
• Organizing and Planning ability.
• Marketing and promotion skills.
• Interpersonal skills: Leadership & Relationship Building
• Good Communication (written & verbal).
• Customer service orientated.
• Financial acumen.
• Passionate, good attitude, driven, energetic & commitment to service excellence.
• Clear Credit and Criminal record

Qualifications    

• Matric preferrred
• Relevant qualification
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong in functions and coordination

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Oversee overall management, planning, and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5-star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.
• Manage all client events, quoting on function requirements and function bookings.
• Manage and report functions reservations.
• Sufficient monitoring of operations during service times.
• Assist in control of production costs.
• To liaise or ensure correspondence with clients both verbally and electronically
• Assist the Management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise & maintain quality and service at all times to the highest level.
• Ensure that all control measures are in place for all revenue/cash handling/stock control and invoicing all clients after functions.
• Debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure all Feedem policies and procedures are complied with.
• Assist in Special Projects.
• Taking stock of food items when requested to do so
• Ensuring the smooth management of the banqueting
• Required to work overtime when requested
• Ensure operations are in accordance with Feedem standard

Closing Date    

• 2026/07/03

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Catering Manager.  The 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
• 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
• Maintain chefs office ie filing, typing of memos, issues, placing orders, food costing
• Production planning

Closing Date    

• 2026/07/03

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Chef to overseeing and supervising production of food for our organisation. Works closely with executive chef to promote the company’s culture, mission and philosophy. 

Minimum Requirements    

Qualifications    

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

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen staff
• 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

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.
• 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 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    

• 2026/07/02

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Job Advert Summary    

• Feedem is looking for a dietitian interested in food service.  The dietitian will be involved in different catering sectors, including hospital-, retirement-, school- and corporate sectors. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Registered dietitian at HPCSA
• Own transport and willing to travel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Multi-lingual will be an advantage
• Experience as a dietitian in food service and/or hospital dietetics will be an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Training of catering managers and kitchen staff on the implementation and preparation of special diets and other nutrition related areas
• Training of hospital ward hostesses on therapeutic diets, health and safety, hostess duties and serving skills
• Monitoring of meals served on sites
• Planning, compilation and analysis of menus with an emphasis on therapeutic diet menus
• Participating in wellness initiatives, including group presentations
• Consulting with medical teams in the hospital and retirement sector, to advise catering managers on implementation of therapeutic menus for individuals
• Collaborating with food specialists to develop new offerings aimed at improvement of health

Closing Date    

• 2026/07/12

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Cashier /Food Service Assistant to work in teh coffee shop to join our team.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• 1 -2-year experience in a similar role
• Culinary qualification advantageous
• Previous Cashier experience
• Some experience baking for a coffeeshop

Duties and Responsibilities    

• 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
• 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    

• 2026/07/08

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Catering Manager in the retirement Sector.  The 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 4 years managerial experience advantageous
• Excellent food skills required in to run a busy kitchen nvironment on an industrial site
• 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    

• 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.

Closing Date    

• 2026/07/08

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for an Admin Assistant, to oversee overall admin of the unit, assist with the front of house during peaks hours,and maintaining 5 star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits. 

Minimum Requirements    

Skills and Competencies    

• Computer proficiency.
• Strong communication skills verbally and written
• Entrepreneurial Skills.
• Organizing and Planning ability.
• Marketing and promotion skills.
• Customer service orientated.
• Financial acumen.
• Passionate, good attitude, driven, energetic & commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications    

• Matric
• Relevant qualification
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong in functions and coordination
• Please note the successful candidate will only be required to work 60 hours per month 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Assist in control of production costs.
• To liaise or ensure correspondence with clients both verbally and electronically
• Assist the Management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise & maintain quality and service at all times to the highest level.
• Ensure that all control measures are in place for all revenue/cash handling/stock control and invoicing all clients after functions.
• Debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure all Feedem policies and procedures are complied with.
• Taking stock of food items when requested to do so
• Ensure operations are in accordance with Feedem standard

Closing Date    

• 2026/07/08

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Job Advert Summary    

• We are looking for a skilled hostess to take deliver meals and beverages to the wards. 

Minimum Requirements    

Skills and Competencies

• Good command of English language. An additional language will be advantageous
• Endurance to walk and stand for long hours.
• Shifts, weekend work and overtime may be required
• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Trustworthy and Reliable
• Have good personal hygiene
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications    

• Must have Grade 12
• 1 - 2 year experience in a similar role. 
• previous experience as hostess in a healthcare environment will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Be liaison between kitchen and ward
• Ensure that menus are delivered and collected timeously
• Take meal and beverage orders from customers and place these orders in the kitchen.
• Make menu recommendations and inform patients of any specials requirements
• Deliver meals and beverages rooms when they have been prepared.
• Check that patients are satisfied with their meal.
• Ensure changes are communicated to kitchen supervisor 
• Work closely with manager on possible risks

Closing Date    

• 2026/06/25