Canteen General Assistant - (12-Month Fixed Contract) at GBS

• Are you a motivated and reliable individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service? We’re looking for a dynamic General Assistant to join our inhouse canteen team at our call center based in the hub of Umhlanga!
• We require an individual with good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and a passion for practical and methodical work. You must be honest, trustworthy, and able to work as an all-rounder within the canteen team. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are key to ensuring excellent service with a smile. If you're dedicated to providing top-quality service in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing routine tasks that may involve the use of chemicals, hand-held tools, machinery, and equipment, which may require some physical effort.
• Cleaning of kitchen and/or dining halls.
• Washing of kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, and vending machines.
• Reporting repairs and maintenance issues.
• Venue setups and clean-ups for functions (e.g., chairs) as needed.
• Specialized cleaning and ad-hoc services as required.
• Unloading and distribution of consumables and cleaning materials as needed.
• Ensuring housekeeping is done in accordance with procedures.
• Waste removal.
• Ensuring that service delivery within the Centenary Café is always maintained.
• Cleaning food preparation, equipment, and serving areas after every meal service.
• Adhering to Food Safety Management Practices and Standards in the kitchen and dining halls.
• Ensuring cleaning standards, machinery, equipment, personal hygiene, and food safety are maintained.
• Always applying safe working procedures.
• Undertaking duties and tasks as prescribed from time to time.
• Willingness to work overtime or on weekends as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric advantageous
• At least 1 to 2 years of prior experience as a general assistant within an inhouse canteen environment, restaurant, or similar industry
• Culinary qualification would be advantageous
• Must be employed within the company for a minimum of 6 months
• Must have achieved the following over the last 3 months:
• 90% average attendance record
• No active warnings on file
• Not currently on any performance programs