Talent Pool: General Assistant - Education

Tsebo Solutions Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities services company is looking for an Entry-level Education Assistant in Stellenbosch. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards, assisting in meal preparation, and maintaining service areas. Ideal candidates must complete a National Senior Certificate and exhibit strong personal hygiene. The role includes shift work and demands physical stamina. A reliable team player is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have completed at least a National Senior Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and hygiene regulations.
• Meet quality standards in customer service and operating processes.
• Assist in meal preparation, especially salads and desserts.
• Maintain the serving line well-stocked and clean.
• Train new employees, if applicable.
• Store and record food leftovers.
• Keep canteen tables and kitchen clean.
• Meet customer expectations.
• Ensure high level of customer service.
• Count and sign over stock to the next shift.
• Report and take action on customer complaints.
• Attend meetings and training courses.

Skills

Practical and methodical work

Honest and reliable

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to work quickly and safely

Good personal hygiene

Free from skin allergies to foods and detergents

Good communication skills

Team player

Stamina for working 45-50 hours per week

Ability to bend, stand and lift

Reside in Stellenbosch

Willingness to work shifts

Education

National Senior Certificate

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that the Company & Statutory regulations regarding cleanliness & hygiene are complied with within all tasks undertaken.
• To ensure that the quality standards of both customer service and operating processes, health and safety standards and food standards are met.
• Assists in the preparation of meals, especially salads and desserts.
• Places entrees, salads, desserts and other food on the serving line.
• Keeps the serving line well-stocked and clean.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Stores and records food leftovers.
• Keeps canteen tables, kitchen and other areas clean and orderly.
• To ensure that customer expectations are met within the provisions of the contract.
• To ensure a high level of customer service within the area of responsibility.
• Where applicable, to ensure that stock in the designated area of responsibility is counted and signed over to the correct staff on the following shift.
• To carry out any reasonable request by management.
• To report and where possible take action when faced with customer and client complaints or compliments.
• To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• 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.
• Must have the stamina to work 45-50 hours per week.
• Be able to bend, stand and lift.
• Reside in Stellenbosch (Highly advantageous)
• Willingness to work shifts (Weekend + public holidays)

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age
• Must have completed at least a National Senior Certificate

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Facilities Services

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