Description:
The Faircape Group operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape.
We are seeking a Laundry Coordinator at our facility Noordhoek Manor to oversee the daily operation of the linen department, ensure quality controls are in place, manage service inquiries and work towards achieving the operational objectives while ensuring that the health care facilities operational standards are met.
*Please note preference will be given to candidates residing within the Fish Hoek area close to the facility
Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:
- Oversee the daily operation of the linen department to ensure adherence to operational standards.
- Maintain cleanliness, functionality, and hygiene standards in the linen room.
- Oversee the issuing of linen and ensure that filled linen carts are delivered to designated areas.
- Oversee the proper handling and storage of both clean and heavily soiled linen, including arrangements for re-washing or special treatments.
- Coordinate with external service providers for linen pickup and drop-off.
- Identify and report torn linen, following condemnation procedures.
- Inspect laundered articles to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Provide weekly stock take reports and monitor par levels to ensure adequate inventory.
- Reconcile invoices for laundry services sent and received.
- Submit daily reports on linen productivity.
- Promptly report any operational concerns to ensure timely resolution.
- Notify the supervisor of linen requiring disposal or replenishment, as well as any discrepancies in stock or invoicing.
- Make recommendations to improve processes to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Education and Experience:
- Grade 12
- 12 months or more experience in the same or similar role
Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Efficient work ethic with a focus on productivity.
- Enthusiastic, friendly demeanor with good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable and consistent in meeting responsibilities.
- Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Creative and proactive in problem-solving and initiative-taking.
- Experienced in laundry management within healthcare settings.
- Knowledgeable in inventory management processes.
- Computer literate
Specific Requirements
- Clear criminal record
- Solid and positive references
- Clear health record
- Clear credit record
Working Hours and Salary:
- Monday to Friday from 06h30 to 18h30 and every alternate Saturday from 07h00 until 12h00. You will be rostered to work on public holidays as operationally required.
- Basic Salary from R 6,000.00 per month. The salary will be dependable on experience, skills and attributes.
- Please note, public holidays are remunerated at time and a half. (Not included in the basic salary)
Additional Benefits:
- Bonus - Quarterly Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual performance and company performance. (Bonuses are paid every 3 months after a successful probation period)
Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:
1)The one way online interview - the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.
2)Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered.
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements:
- Oversee the daily operation of the linen department to ensure adherence to operational standards.
- Maintain cleanliness, functionality, and hygiene standards in the linen room.
- Oversee the issuing of linen and ensure that filled linen carts are delivered to designated areas.
- Oversee the proper handling and storage of both clean and heavily soiled linen, including arrangements for re-washing or special treatments.
- Coordinate with external service providers for linen pickup and drop-off.
- Identify and report torn linen, following condemnation procedures.
- Inspect laundered articles to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Provide weekly stock take reports and monitor par levels to ensure adequate inventory.
- Reconcile invoices for laundry services sent and received.
- Submit daily reports on linen productivity.
- Promptly report any operational concerns to ensure timely resolution.
- Notify the supervisor of linen requiring disposal or replenishment, as well as any discrepancies in stock or invoicing.
- Make recommendations to improve processes to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Grade 12
- 12 months or more experience in the same or similar role
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Efficient work ethic with a focus on productivity.
- Enthusiastic, friendly demeanor with good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable and consistent in meeting responsibilities.
- Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Creative and proactive in problem-solving and initiative-taking.
- Experienced in laundry management within healthcare settings.
- Knowledgeable in inventory management processes.
- Computer literate
- Clear criminal record
- Solid and positive references
- Clear health record
- Clear credit record
- Monday to Friday from 06h30 to 18h30 and every alternate Saturday from 07h00 until 12h00. You will be rostered to work on public holidays as operationally required.
- Basic Salary from R 6,000.00 per month. The salary will be dependable on experience, skills and attributes.
- Please note, public holidays are remunerated at time and a half. (Not included in the basic salary)
- Bonus - Quarterly Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual performance and company performance. (Bonuses are paid every 3 months after a successful probation period)