General Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that the Companys and Statutory regulations regarding cleanliness are

complied with within all tasks undertaken.

• Responsible for the cleanliness of the scullery.
• Ensure hygiene standards, health and safety standards are met at all times.
• To maintain the Companys standard of hygiene and cleanliness of all crockery,

cutlery, glassware, kitchen and dining room utensils.

• To ensure removal of refuse from scullery area.
• To assist in other areas of the unit when required and to attend to all reasonable

requests made by management.

• Fridges in the walk-in cold rooms must be cleaned.
• No cleaning agents must be left in public areas.
• Safety signs/boards must be placed in areas where cleaning is in progress.
• Ensure that the outside area of the store is clean and inviting at all times.
• The back of the store must be clean and tidy at all times, and must comply with health

regulations.

• The cleaner must assist in various other areas in the unit when it is not busy.
• Clean food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.
• Clean walls and windows.
• Clean and disinfect laundry, kitchen, toilet and bathroom fixtures
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of

Responsibilities

Skills and Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface
• Trustworthy and Reliable
• Attention to details
• Motivated
• Must enjoy practical and methodical work
• Be honest and reliable
• Have good hand-eye coordination
• Be able to work quickly and safely
• Have good personal hygiene
• Be free from skin allergies to foods and detergents
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Previous experience working in a Hospital as a General Assistant