Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
C-Care Uganda is seeking Servers to join its food preparation and service team. The successful candidates will support the preparation and delivery of meals to patients on a locum basis.
The role involves providing timely, hygienic, and courteous meal service while ensuring that patients receive meals in accordance with their prescribed dietary requirements.
Work Schedule: One day off per week.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver meals, snacks, and beverages to patients in hospital wards according to prescribed dietary requirements.
Verify patient meal trays against individual dietary instructions before serving.
Ensure meals are served at the correct temperature and within the required timelines.
Assist patients, where necessary, with opening food containers and setting up meal trays.
Collect used trays, crockery, and cutlery after meals and return them for cleaning.
Report patient feedback, complaints, or any concerns regarding meals to the supervisor.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of food trolleys, trays, crockery, and serving equipment.
Strictly follow hospital infection control and food safety standards.
Support the nutrition team in monitoring patient food consumption where required.
Demonstrate courtesy, patience, professionalism, and empathy when interacting with patients.
Perform any other duties related to meal service as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements and Qualifications
A Diploma in Catering or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in hotel service.
Previous experience in healthcare catering or patient meal service is an added advantage.
Basic knowledge of nutrition and special diets.
Key Competencies
Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to hygiene and food safety.
Ability to follow dietary instructions accurately.
Good communication skills.
Patience and empathy when dealing with patients.
Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare and nutrition team.
Professional and courteous demeanour.
How to apply