GBS
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Posted: 14 November 2025
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
Job Details
Division
GBS
Business Unit
Canteen
Minimum experience
Entry level
Company primary industry
Food and Beverages
Job functional area
Other
Contract term
12 months
Job Description
Canteen General Assistant – (12 months fixed contract)
Are you a motivated and reliable individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service? We’re looking for a dynamic General Assistant to join our in house canteen team at our call centre based in the hub of Umhlanga.
We require individual with good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, good hand- eye coordination, and a passion for practical and methodical work. You must be honest, trustworthy, and able to work as an all rounder within the canteen team. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of the team are key to ensuring excellent service with a smile. If you’re dedicated to providing top-quality service in a fast-paced environment, we’d to hear from you !
Key Responsibilities:
Performing routine tasks that may involve the use of chemicals, hand-held tools machinery and equipment, which may require some physical effort.
Cleaning of kitchen and/or dining halls.
Washing of kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, and vending machines.
Reporting repairs and maintanance issues.
Venue setups and clean-ups for functions ( eg, chairs) as needed.
Specialised cleaning and ad-hoc services as required.
Unloading and distribution of consumables and cleaning materials as needed.
Ensuring that service delivery within the Centenary Cafe is always maintained.
Cleaning food preparation, equipment, and serving areas after every meal service.
Adhering to Food Safety Management Practices and standards in the kitchen and dining halls.
Ensuring cleaning standards, machinery, equipment, personal hygiene, and food safety are maintained.
Always applying safe working procedures.
Undertaking duties and tasks as prescribed from time to time.
Willingness to work overtime or on weekend as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Matric advantageous
Atleast 1-2 years of prior experience as a general assistant within inhouse canteen environment, resturant or similar industry
Culinary qualifications would advantageous
Must be employed within the company for a minimum of 6 months
Must have achieved the following the last 3 months:
90% average attendance record
No active warnings on file
Not currently on any perfomance programs
Please note: All applicants must advice their line manager of their application for this position.
If you meet the above requirements and eager to contribute to a clean, efficient and costumer-focused environment, apply today to become part of of our dedicated team!
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants from dirvese backgrounds. Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered.
If you do not receive a response within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and wish you every success in your future endeavours.
