Catering Officer (P001783) - Readvertisement
Listing reference: nwu_004435
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | DEPARTMENT: RESIDENCE AND CATERING SERVICES| POSITION NUMBER: P001783
VACANCY: CATERING OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Catering Officer is responsible for monitoring and supervision of catering in Voorhuis and Oosterhof dining halls. This includes food preparation for the two dining halls and for functions and events at NWU
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food Preparation
· Monitor the production of food using approved menus and recipes in the kitchen
· Ensure meals are produced in time for functions and stipulated mealtimes for dining halls
· Ensure that special dietary requirements and identified intolerants are catered for in food production
Food Quality and stock control
· Responsible for stock control and storage management.
· Ensuring proper food temperature monitoring and maintenance.
· Implement and monitor effective portion control.
· Ensure excellent food quality daily before service
· Ensure effective wastage control during food production.
· Conduct monthly stock takes for the dining halls
Dining Hall Administration
· Timeous procurement of kitchen ingredients
· Maintenance of proper record keeping for dining halls
· Daily cash up supervision in the dining halls
Staff management
· Effective supervision of staff in the dining halls
· Impartial rostering of staff in the dining halls
· Handling staff conflict, discipline matters and staff motivation in the dining halls
· Coordinating staff training for skills development in the dining halls
Occupational Health and Safety
· Monitor adherence to all occupational health and safety regulations and procedures in the dining halls.
· Attending to injury on duty cases (IOD) in the dining halls
· Monitor and implement food safety procedures in the dining halls
· Ensure that the dining halls operate in accordance with prescribed hygiene standards
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of large-scale food preparation and catering of functions.
· Knowledge of stock control and quality control.
· Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and procedures.
· Knowledge of food safety compliance and related legislation
· Knowledge of personnel management and ensuring workplace discipline.
· Knowledge of a point-of-sale payment system.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· The ability to work under pressure and solve problems.
· Must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
· The ability to work as part of a team and apply good time management.
· The ability to do physical work.
· Good communication skills, be client- service orientated and the ability to liaise with colleagues and suppliers.
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
· A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in large-scale food preparation kitchens
· A valid driver`s licence (code EB)
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
• Experience in Food Service Supervision is an added advantage.
• Experience in Food Service Supervision is an added advantage.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ester Botha on 018 299 1126
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Tirhani Baloyi on 018 285 2037
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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