Job #98 Cook-Housekeeper required for Yorkville Condo in Toronto, Ontario
Cook - Housekeeper • Toronto, Ontario • Live-out, Full-time
This is an excellent opportunity with a good Toronto family for a Housekeeper Cook position. The person would be working with a second housekeeper for the optimal running of a penthouse condo in the downtown area of the city. The person would be working for a mature couple with an extended mature family. There would be travel to and from a cottage and so the candidate must be able to drive. The employer is looking for a right hand who they can rely on and trust. It is a live-out and permanent position. There is comfortable live-in accommodations provided while at the cottage.
PLEASE NOTE: The position is only open to individuals who hold current status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship will not be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COOK - HOUSEKEEPER:
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Working with another housekeeper, general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management and some errands
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Excellent laundry and ironing skills are essential
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Bed linen is ironed
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Care and maintenance of fine linens
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Following fabric-care guidelines and to ask when in doubt
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Hand-washing experience
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Experience with stain removal
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Placing laundered or dry-cleaned clothes away in their designated area. Checking for loose buttons, stains or garment repair.
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Wardrobe management and seasonal rotation
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Cleaning and organization of closets, drawers and cupboards
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Cooking simple, clean and healthy family meals from cookbooks or family recipes
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Table setting and service
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Management of garbage and recycling that includes breaking down boxes to fit in recycling
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Management of dry-cleaning to include an in-and-out system so that items do not go missing
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Thorough cleaning of bathrooms to include replenishment of towels and toiletries
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Watching for window marks and clean as they occur
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Maintaining front door area clean and debris free
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Mail and delivered package management
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Answering the telephone and taking accurate messages
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Front door management and being mindful of security
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Keeping track of inventories and compiling a grocery list that includes cleaning products and toiletries
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Letting in approved trades and vendors and monitoring them for security purposes
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Notify Principals if something is damaged, not working and requires attention
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Go to family cottage during the summer (likely from Wednesday to Sunday)
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Clean son’s condo once per week (same building)
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Other related or non-related duties, as needed
SKILLS & APTITUDES:
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Must have no criminal record
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a luxury residence
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Ability to drive is a definite asset
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Excellent laundry and ironing skills are a must
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Good cooking skills are a must. Preferred cuisine is clean, fresh, simple, Mediterranean-style food.
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Knowledge and skills in the care, cleaning and maintenance of fine surfaces, antiques, silver, etc.
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Ability to offer schedule flexibility
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Good English communication skills (verbal and written)
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Be dog friendly and not fearful of mid-sized pets that visit from time to time
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The ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of courtesy, integrity, respect and discretion is essential. A polished and professional bearing is expected.
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Willing to wear a basic, work-friendly uniform
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Someone who is happy, personable and takes pride in what they do
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Someone who has the ability to work independently and/or with others and not be told what to do once they know the weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual routines
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Must be punctual and organized
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Maintain confidentiality and security of all household information and property
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Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement
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The candidate should be physically fit and able to lift 30 lbs.
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The ideal candidate pays attention to details, has common sense and the ability to execute and “figure things out”
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The successful candidate will understand professional boundaries and understand the difference between being friendly and being friends
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Willingness to stay engaged by taking on other tasks
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The ability to provide a degree of schedule flexibility
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This is a non-smoking residence
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This is a no-perfume, no-scent residence
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Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
NOTE: This profile is dynamic and subject to change as changes in circumstances occur.
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