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.

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PLEASE NOTE: The position is only open to individuals who hold current status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship will not be considered. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COOK - HOUSEKEEPER:

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• Working with another housekeeper, general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management and some errands

• Excellent laundry and ironing skills are essential

• Bed linen is ironed

• Care and maintenance of fine linens

• Following fabric-care guidelines and to ask when in doubt

• Hand-washing experience

• Experience with stain removal

• Placing laundered or dry-cleaned clothes away in their designated area. Checking for loose buttons, stains or garment repair.

• Wardrobe management and seasonal rotation

• Cleaning and organization of closets, drawers and cupboards

• Cooking simple, clean and healthy family meals from cookbooks or family recipes

• Table setting and service

• Management of garbage and recycling that includes breaking down boxes to fit in recycling

• Management of dry-cleaning to include an in-and-out system so that items do not go missing

• Thorough cleaning of bathrooms to include replenishment of towels and toiletries

• Watching for window marks and clean as they occur

• Maintaining front door area clean and debris free

• Mail and delivered package management

• Answering the telephone and taking accurate messages

• Front door management and being mindful of security

• Keeping track of inventories and compiling a grocery list that includes cleaning products and toiletries

• Letting in approved trades and vendors and monitoring them for security purposes

• Notify Principals if something is damaged, not working and requires attention

• Go to family cottage during the summer (likely from Wednesday to Sunday)

• Clean son’s condo once per week (same building)

• Other related or non-related duties, as needed

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SKILLS & APTITUDES:​

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• Must have no criminal record

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a luxury residence

• Ability to drive is a definite asset

• Excellent laundry and ironing skills are a must

• Good cooking skills are a must. Preferred cuisine is clean, fresh, simple, Mediterranean-style food.

• Knowledge and skills in the care, cleaning and maintenance of fine surfaces, antiques, silver, etc.

• Ability to offer schedule flexibility

• Good English communication skills (verbal and written)

• Be dog friendly and not fearful of mid-sized pets that visit from time to time

• The ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of courtesy, integrity, respect and discretion is essential. A polished and professional bearing is expected.

• Willing to wear a basic, work-friendly uniform

• Someone who is happy, personable and takes pride in what they do

• 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

• Must be punctual and organized

• Maintain confidentiality and security of all household information and property

• Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement

• The candidate should be physically fit and able to lift 30 lbs.

• The ideal candidate pays attention to details, has common sense and the ability to execute and “figure things out” 

• The successful candidate will understand professional boundaries and understand the difference between being friendly and being friends

• Willingness to stay engaged by taking on other tasks

• The ability to provide a degree of schedule flexibility

• This is a non-smoking residence

• This is a no-perfume, no-scent residence

• 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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