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