General Assistant (Boksburg) at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

As a Refreshment Service Attendant, you are responsible for delivering a professional refreshment service consisting of predominantly hot and cold beverages and from time to time other food service and support may be required. The role serves refreshments throughout the day, as well as during ad-hoc events such as meetings,conferences, training sessions, workshops etc. Core to this role is ensuring that refreshments are prepared and delivered in accordance with hygiene standards and that cleanliness is maintained throughout the day. The team will look to you for the overall functioning of the kitchen including refreshment stock level controls.

Job Objectives    

• Prepare refreshments for visitors and office staff within the allocated team / building environment
• Clear, colect and wash used glassware, crockery and cullery throughout the day. ensuring that the kitchen remains ciean and hygienic at all times
• Ensure glassware, crockery and cutlery are slored neatly in the designated cupboards when net in use and after it has been washed
• Assist in setting up boardrooms with cups, glasses, plates, water, tea, coffee etc. as required
• Serve tea and lunchtime refreshments promptly as required (ile. for ad-hoc events such as conferences learning and.devdopment training sessions, workshops etc)
• Dispose of left-over refreshments, partcularly food, hygienically
• Monitor the stock of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, etc., and inform the relevant stakeholder(s) of any shortages
• Adhere to general hygiene practices, and report any unsafe acts or conditions

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 (essential) 

Experience    

• Relevant experience in a similar role - (essential)
• Proficient in preparing and serving hot beverages (le. tea and coffee) - (essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of general hygiene practices- (preferred)
• Exposure to maintaining an office based kitchen and managing refreshment stock levels (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills    

• Responsible with strong integrity - takes accountability for actions and mistakes
• Friendly and service orientated - enjoys being of service to others and providing support
• Hygienic and safety conscious - handling hot drinks and glassware
• Organised - someone who can work efficiently and attend to several tasks at the same time
• Punctual - ability to prioritize several stakeholders and /or events simultaneously 
• Great communication - strong verbal communication and listening skills