General Worker

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Overview This role is for a General Worker at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. The position involves a range of duties including meal preparation, general cleaning and maintenance of facilities, managing stock levels, and providing site support. What you will do * 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * 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 Who should apply The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 qualification or equivalent, with previous experience in general cleaning, housekeeping, and basic food preparation. They should be capable of cooking for groups, have basic knowledge of food hygiene and cleaning standards, and be able to perform physically demanding tasks. The role requires someone who can work effectively in a team, independently, demonstrates good communication skills and reliability, and is available for occasional overtime or weekend work. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Masiphumelele. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/general-worker-desmond-tutu-health-foundation Source: myjobmag

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