Hospitality

General Worker

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
HospitalityFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 23, 2026

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.

Key skills

Matric

At a glance

Company

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 23, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026

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