Housekeeper at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale

Job Description

• To support in ensuring that the COOPI office premises, guest house, and surrounding areas are tidy and clean.
• To maintain their hygiene and cleanliness. The use of specific tools and equipment to clean and organize areas efficiently and time effectively.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points on a daily basis;
• Daily sweeping and mopping floors of offices, guest rooms, common areas and storerooms with brushes or dust control mops and wet or damp mops.
• Daily dusting and/or damp wiping, washing or polishing furniture, windows sills, external surfaces of cabinets, shelves, chairs, etc. in offices, guest house and common areas.
• Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks on a daily basis in offices, guest house and common areas.
• Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, etc.) in the guest rooms, offices, and designated hand washing areas throughout the compound as appropriate.
• Sweep the compound on a daily basis or as necessary.
• Using antiseptic solutions and detergent as appropriate for cleaning and laundry.
• Maintain general tidiness of the guest rooms and offices including making beds and arranging the rooms neatly.
• Assist with cooking and buying groceries when required to do so.
• Report to the logistics focal point on cleaning stock levels (i.e. shortage of toilet papers, powder soap, etc.) and request for replacement.
• Report to the Logistics focal point any non-functioning and/or broken items, equipment, furniture, etc. in the guest house, office and common areas in the compound;
• Ensure highest standards of personal hygiene, including showering and changing of personal work clothes on daily basis.
• Render laundary services to guest house residents.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Diploma / Certificate in hospitality/housekeeping, with previous experience working in similar positions
• At least 2 years experience working for an international organization in a similar role.
• Skills & Experience Essential:
• Be professional, motivated, flexible, and culturally sensitive
• Experience in cooking different dishes, cleaning, and general sanitation
• Have excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the English language (spoken & written).
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.