Kitchen Attendant

**Role Purpose**

The purpose of the **Kitchen Attendant** is to support staff with the cleaning and organization of the kitchen. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen, washing dishes, and assisting with food preparation tasks as needed. The team looks to this role for the overall functioning of the kitchen.

**Role Description**
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized at all times.
- Clear, collect and wash used crockery and cutlery throughout the day, ensuring that the kitchen remains clean and hygienic at all times.
- Assist in setting up boardrooms with cups, glasses, plates, water, tea, coffee etc. as required.
- Assist with the setting up lunch and refreshments for ad-hoc events such as conferences, learning and development training sessions, workshops etc).
- Dispose of left-over refreshments, particularly food, hygienically.
- Monitor the stock of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, etc., and inform the relevant stakeholder(s) of any shortages.
- Adhere to general hygiene practices and report any unsafe acts or conditions.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Grade 12 - (essential)
- Relevant experience in a similar role - (essential)
- Proficient in preparing and serving hot beverages (i.e. tea and coffee) - (essential)
- Knowledge and understanding of general hygiene practices - (preferred)
- Exposure to maintaining an office based kitchen and managing refreshment stock levels - (preferred)

**Key Competencies and Work Ethic**
- Responsible with strong integrity - takes accountability for actions and mistakes.
- Friendly and service orientated - enjoys being of service to others and providing support.
- Hygienic and safety conscious - handling hot drinks and glassware.
- Organised - someone who can work efficiently and attend to several tasks at the same time.
- Punctual - ability to prioritise several stakeholders and/or events simultaneously.
- Great communication - strong verbal communication and listening skills.