Private Housekeeper, Cook - Durbanville, South Africa - Proactive Recruitment

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Responsibilities
Housekeeping / Caretaker

  • Cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, stairways, and other household areas
  • Organizing and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies
  • Communicating with the Homeowner about scheduling changes or problems with existing arrangements
  • Maintaining inventory of household supplies and equipment such as toilet paper, soap, light bulbs, etc.
  • Tending to pets or performing other household maintenance tasks that do not require extensive training or expertise
  • Polishing silverware, dishes, and other items that need to be cleaned but cannot be washed in a dishwasher
  • Cleaning and sanitizing furniture and other items that cannot be moved from their location
  • Dusting shelves, blinds, baseboards, ceilings, windowsills, and other surfaces in the home
  • Cleaning floors and carpets using steam or shampoo machines. May also clean walls, ceiling fans, or other hard to reach places on request
  • Meet and greet all guests at the front door
  • Driving the Homeowners to Doctors appointments or as required
  • Organising additional household staff IE gardeners

Private Cook

  • Prepare meals in private homes according to the homeowners recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
  • Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
  • Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
  • Serve meals and snacks to homeowner (2 adults) and their guests (when required).
  • Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
  • Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years working in a private home as a cook / general help
  • Driving Licence is essential
  • Basic Food hygiene
  • Basic First aid

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Durbanville,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


License/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

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