Laundry Coordinator

Faircape

Noordhoek, Western Cape

Permanent

Posted 11 April 2023


Job 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.


Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:


Upkeep of the linen room


Responsible to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the linen area

Maintain hygiene standards

Report any maintenance issues

Manage daily operations of the linen room


Ensure that the daily operations of issuing, receiving, and sorting of linen is done correctly and efficiently

Ensure the management of used and infected linen is handled correctly

Oversee quality controls of the linen


Ensure that quality controls of the linen is adhered to, that all linen meets the standards for use and appearance

Ensure that linen is stored and handled in a manner that will prevent cross contamination and maintain a clean environment

Record keeping, stock and par levels


Submit weekly stock take reports

Ensure par levels are correct

Reconcile invoices of sent and received laundry

Updated daily linen productivity report

Report to supervisor


Report any issues of concern relating to the operational function of the linen room, quality control checks, record keeping, discrepancies in stock and par levels 

Additional duties


Perform other duties as assigned and able to carry out any other reasonable task set by the Housekeeping Supervisor


Education and Experience:


Grade 12

12 months or more experience in the same or similar role


Skills and Knowledge and Attributes


Reliable and organised

Enthusiastic & friendly

Accuracy and attention to detail

Creative and takes initiative

Problem solving abilities

Laundry management experience

Knowledge of inventory management processes

Computer literate


Specific Requirements


No criminal record

Solid and positive references

Clear health record

Clear credit record

Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job