OFFICE ATTENDANT

The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit an OFFICE ATTENDANT in the Office Administration Department.

The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit an OFFICE ATTENDANT in the Office Administration Department.

SALARY SCALE: $ 1,412,525.46 - 1,603,963.28 per annum

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing refreshments and meals for staff, board members and panelists at meetings and carrying out messenger duties when required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Customer and personal service,
• Conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines,
• Food preparation techniques
• Kitchen appliances and related cleaning devices
• Safety precautions applicable to the duties
• Health and safety protocols for handling food

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• HEART Level 1 Food Preparation/General Housekeeping certificate
• Graduate of a secondary level institution
• Certificate in catering from a recognized institution
• Valid Food Handler’s permit    PLUS
• Two (2) years working experience in a medium size organization 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages to staff and visitors.
• Maintain kitchenette, appliances, and utensils in a clean and organized manner
• Check rooms daily, remove used ancillary items; ensure room is clean and tidy and ready for meetings
• Serve refreshment when meetings are in session and lunch when required
• Ensure

-      Adequate ancillary items (tea, coffee, milk, ice, water, etc.) are supplied and maintained.

-      Bathrooms have adequate supplies of toiletries by conducting periodic checks during the day

-      Water is available on assigned floor

-      Garbage bins in offices and kitchenette are removed daily, and replaced with clean ones

• Clean refrigerator, cupboards, etc.
• Pick up and deliver mail and other supplies for assigned floor 
• Serve refreshments at meetings; clear away when meetings are finished

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all the above requirements, please submit your applications by 2023 October 13.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.