Live-In Housekeeper - CapeTown, South Africa - West Coast Personnel
Description
Job Title: Live-In Housekeeper (minimum 5 years experience)
Location: Kuils River (Cape Town)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Summary: My client is seeking a reliable, honest and experienced live-in housekeeper (minimum 5 years experience) who is skilled in maintaining a clean and organized living space. In addition to housekeeping duties, the ideal candidate must be proficient in cooking a variety of meals. This is a full-time position that includes accommodation and meals.
Responsibilities:
1. Housekeeping:
· Clean and maintain the house, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and order.
· Perform regular deep cleaning tasks, including but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and polishing.
· Change bed linens and towels as needed.
· Organize and tidy up living spaces.
· Manage laundry, including washing, ironing, and folding clothes.
2. Cooking:
· Plan and prepare daily meals for residents, adhering to any dietary restrictions or preferences.
· Create a varied menu that includes a range of nutritious and well-balanced meals.
· Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including washing dishes and maintaining kitchen appliances.
· Monitor and replenish food supplies as necessary.
· Ability to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences.
3. Organization and Time Management:
· Efficiently manage time to ensure all housekeeping and cooking duties are completed in a timely manner.
· Keep an inventory of cleaning supplies and food items, notifying the employer when replacements are needed.
4. Communication:
· Communicate effectively with the employer regarding any special requests or specific preferences.
· Report any maintenance issues or necessary repairs promptly.
Requirements:
· Proven experience as a housekeeper, preferably in a large residence or hotel setting.
· Strong cooking skills with the ability to prepare a variety of dishes.
· Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation techniques.
· Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
· Excellent organizational and communication skills.
· Discretion and respect for privacy.
· Physical fitness and stamina for daily cleaning tasks.
· Flexibility to adapt to the employer''s schedule.
· Must be able to speak English and Afrikaans
Extra:
· Accommodation is given
· All meals are provided