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
