Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : June 16, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Job Summary
- Complete basic / normal cleaning projects as well as special cleaning projects as assigned and following hotel specifications and standards. Clean and maintain equipment and dishwashing / kitchen / cafeteria / compactor / storage areas. Assist in other Stewarding functions as assigned.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to Health and Safety regulations and hotel requirements.
- Set up and organize work station with designated supplies and equipment; report shortages to supervisor. Replenish as needed throughout the shift.
- Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications; rectify any deficiencies.
- Clean designated equipment, sinks, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen / cafeteria / dumpster / compactor areas as assigned, following all departmental procedures and sanitation requirements.
- Inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed equipment and areas; clean items not meeting standards.
- Store cleaned equipment in designated areas.
- Handle all wares carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
- Monitor usage of chemicals to maximize consumption.
- Maintain cleanliness and working condition of garbage disposal and grease traps.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout shift.
- Stock kitchen lines, restaurant service areas and buffet line with designated cleaned wares, utensils and equipment.
- Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately.
- Use designated chemicals, supplies and equipment to clean various floor surfaces (brooms, mops, stripper, buffer, etc.).
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply / storage closets; remove trash, wipe down shelves / counters; clean floors; remove items which do not belong and place in correct areas.
- Transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dumpster; empty and clean according to standards. Adheres to recycling regulations.
- Clean garbage compactor and area as assigned.
- Report any damages, maintenance problems or safety hazards to the supervisor.
- Adhere to all Health Department, sanitation and safety regulations as required by the hotel.
- Organize and restock work areas for next shift as specified in departmental standards.
- Work with chemical and machine repair personnel to repair machine, improve quality or standards, increase productivity or capacity of machine.
- Complete job functions of other departmental positions as assigned.
- Assist in plating up banquet meals. Assist in inventories as assigned
- Perform special cleaning projects as assigned
- Ensure that floors are swept and mopped. Keep floors clean dry, spills are picked up immediately using wet floor signs, dry rags, and dry mops
- Clean walls, tables, racks, sinks, floor mats and disposal area, polish stainless steel, ceilings.
- Clean Ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, stoves, according to schedule or as specified by the Executive Chef of their respective area of responsibility.
- Maintain organization and ensure proper storage and cleaning of all rolling stock and racks, silver, pre-soaking and operation of dish machines.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis according to the Roster
- Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate in job-related English.
- Ability to count.
- High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
- Previous experience in janitorial / cleaning position.
- Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
- Knowledge of proper chemical handling.
- Ability to perform duties with attention to details, speed, accuracy, follow-through and cooperativeness and be able to follow directions.
- Ability to adapt to meet priority changes of work flow or requirements.
- Ability to operate designated machinery and remains alert while operating it.
- Ability to exert physical effort in transporting equipment and wares and withstand high temperatures, moisture and noise levels in work areas.