Purpose and Scope

Responsible for cleaning restaurant/bar/kitchen premises, using portable cleaning equipment.  . To perform cleaning duties as assigned by the Restaurant/Club/Bar Manager or Head/Sous Chef. To comply with company and cleaning policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum cleaners to clean floors, work areas and machinery
• Clean, dust and polish furniture and fittings
• Sweep, mop, scrub and polish floors, shampoo carpets and rugs, and strip wax and polish from floors
• Clean walls and windows
• Clean and disinfect laundry, kitchen, toilet and bathroom fixtures and floors
• Empty and clean ashtrays and waste containers
• Clean areas surrounding buildings, such as paths and entrances
• Clean bar service area and polish glasses.
• Observe workplace hygiene, occupational health and safety, and security procedures

·          Highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and equipment is maintained at all times

·          Operational policies and procedures are adhered to

·          Safe working conditions for staff are maintained at all times

·          The department functions within all relevant statutory legislation

·          Breakages to be reported, and recorded to ensure breakages are controlled and tracked

·          Correct and safe equipment storage

·          Food Production areas, equipment, utensils and fittings are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures and standards

·          Damaged items are removed for repair and replaced timeously

·          Highest hygiene standards are adhered to, resulting in favorable health and safety audits

·          Waste is disposed of according to procedures – care taken to prevent contamination and spread of germs

·          Adhere to eco- friendly waste management systems

Willingness to help in other areas (flexibility)

Critical Competencies, Skills and Abilities

·          Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s).

·          Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hrs)

·          Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Must have the stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week