Housekeeper/Cook

Job summary

The housekeeper/cook is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of a private residence while preparing daily meals for the family. Additional duties include laundry, inventory management, running errands, and performing special household projects.

Job details

Housekeeper/Cook Toronto, ON Position Overview: Seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Cook for a private residence located in Toronto. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness and organization of the residence, along with regular meal preparation. This position is full-time, live-out, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Candidate Profile: You are an experienced and well-rounded housekeeper who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You are a strong cook, are comfortable with meal prep and can confidently follow a recipe. Bonus if you can meal plan and manage kitchen inventories. You have a good eye for detail. You are a go getter and will do what is needed to get the job done. Primary Responsibilities: Daily housekeeping which includes dusting, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, washing floors Preparing dinners for the family, prepping groceries, stocking the fridge with snacks and other items as needed Maintain household inventory, prepare household inventory checklists Daily laundry, with some occasional ironing, steaming, and stain removal Trash and recycling management Running errands, grocery shopping, and other provisioning as needed Cover and uncover outdoor furniture Special projects include, but not limited to, quarterly deep cleans, household cupboard reorganization, vacuuming vehicle interiors and garage Other duties as required from time to time Applicant Qualities: Must have previous experience working in a private residence Excellent housekeeping, laundry and ironing skills, correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces. This client prefers all natural cleaning products Strong cooking and food preparation skills Must maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times, exercise diplomacy, discretion and respect of boundaries Valid Ontario driver's license Access to a personal vehicle is an asset Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

What you’ll do

The housekeeper/cook is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of a private residence while preparing daily meals for the family. Additional duties include laundry, inventory management, running errands, and performing special household projects.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous experience working in a private residence and possess strong cooking and housekeeping skills. A valid Ontario driver's license is required, and the applicant must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Meal preparation
• Laundry
• Ironing
• Inventory management
• Grocery shopping
• Cleaning
• Organization
• Detail-oriented
• Time management
• Discretion
• Communication
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Furniture Cleaning
• Diplomacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Kitchen Management
• Management
• Cleaning Products
• Cleanliness
• Confidentiality
• Food Preparation

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative
• Housekeeper/Cook
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners