Job Summary
The Canteen Assistant is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organisation, hygiene, and presentation of the staff canteen and associated back-of-house staff facilities. The role ensures that team members have access to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while supporting the wider Housekeeping department with public area cleaning and other general duties as required.
Key Responsibilities
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Clean, sanitise, and maintain the staff canteen, including dining tables, chairs, countertops, sinks, microwaves, refrigerators, vending areas, and other communal kitchen equipment.
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Ensure food preparation and dining areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness throughout the day.
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Sweep, vacuum, and mop canteen floors, keeping all areas clean, dry, and free from hazards.
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Empty and sanitise waste and recycling bins, replacing liners as required.
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Replenish canteen supplies including hand soap, paper towels, cleaning products, and other hygiene essentials.
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Monitor the cleanliness and organisation of staff break areas and ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
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Report maintenance issues, equipment faults, or health and safety concerns promptly.
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Follow all hotel cleaning, hygiene, chemical handling, and food safety procedures.
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Use appropriate safety signage, including "Wet Floor" signs, when carrying out cleaning duties.
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Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials and advise the supervisor when replenishment is required.
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Assist with the cleaning and presentation of hotel public areas, including lobbies, corridors, lifts, stairwells, public restrooms, reception areas, meeting rooms, and other communal spaces as required.
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Empty public area bins, replenish restroom consumables, and maintain outdoor entrance areas when allocated.
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Assist with the setup and breakdown of meeting rooms or event spaces as required.
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Provide courteous assistance to guests and team members when approached, directing queries to the appropriate department where necessary.
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Work collaboratively with the Housekeeping team and support other departments as required.
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Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the role and business needs as directed by management.
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.
Required Experience & Skills
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Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, catering, or a similar support role is desirable.
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Knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices is an advantage.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
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Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Good communication and customer service skills.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively as part of a team.
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Eligibility to work in Ireland.
