Canteen Assistant

Overview

The Canteen Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the staff canteen and associated back-of-house facilities are kept clean, well-organised, hygienic, and presentable. This position provides team members with a safe, welcoming space to use and supports the broader housekeeping department with cleanliness and general maintenance tasks across public areas as needed.

Primary Duties

• Thoroughly clean and sanitise all canteen spaces including dining tables, seating, countertops, sinks, microwaves, refrigerators, vending zones, and communal kitchen equipment.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in food preparation and eating areas throughout the working day.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors within the canteen ensuring the environment remains dry, clean, and free from hazards.
• Empty and sanitise waste and recycling bins while replenishing bin liners as necessary.
• Restock essential hygiene and cleaning products such as hand soap, paper towels, and other sanitising items.
• Oversee cleanliness and orderliness of staff break zones, guaranteeing compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Promptly report any maintenance concerns, equipment malfunctions, and safety issues.
• Adhere to hotel protocols for cleaning, food safety, chemical usage, and hygiene.
• Use safety signage, like "Wet Floor" signs, when performing cleaning tasks.
• Track cleaning supply inventory and notify supervisors when restocking is required.
• Help maintain presentation and cleanliness in hotel common areas such as lobbies, corridors, lifts, stairwells, public restrooms, reception, meeting rooms, and other shared spaces.
• Empty public area bins, refill restroom consumables, and maintain upkeep of outdoor entrances when assigned.
• Assist in setup and takedown of meeting rooms or event spaces as needed.
• Provide polite support to guests and colleagues, referring inquiries to appropriate departments.
• Collaborate effectively with housekeeping staff and other departments.
• Carry out any additional reasonable duties as requested by management consistent with the role's scope.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior background in cleaning, housekeeping, catering, or comparable supporting roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with hygiene and food safety standards is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and dedication to upholding high cleanliness standards.
• Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills coupled with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage priorities and function effectively as a team member.
• Must have the legal right to work in Ireland.