General Worker at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in general cleaning, housekeeping and basic food preparation.
• Ability to cook and prepare meals for groups of people.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling and cleaning standards.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties, including lifting, carrying, cleaning and moving supplies or equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and be available for occasional overtime or weekend work when operationally required.
• Good Communication skills,reliabity and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in Masiphumelele.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare participant meals and refreshments according to planned site requirements and ensure meals are ready on time.
• Clean and maintain designated offices, clinical areas, kitchens, bathrooms, meeting rooms and common areas.
• Maintain kitchen, food preparation and serving areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Monitor food, refreshment and cleaning stock levels and provide the Operations Manager with monthly restocking requirements.
• Store and rotate food and consumable stock appropriately to minimise spoilage and wastage.
• Prepare and set up refreshments for visitors, staff meetings, training sessions, workshops and other approved site activities when required.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, moving and storing site supplies and deliveries.
• Carry out general site support, housekeeping and basic caretaker duties as assigned.
• Report maintenance, safety, hygiene, security or stock-related concerns to the line manager promptly.
• Attend required meetings and training and comply with applicable site procedures, health and safety requirements and confidentiality expectations.