Housekeeper & Server

Job Role: Housekeeper & Server (Ref 6342)

Location: Edenbridge, Kent

Salary:£8,339.76 per annum plus benefits

Job Sector: Retirement - Assisted Living

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-3.30pm (18 hours per week)

As Housekeeper & Server, you will contribute to our vision of being the UK's favourite property manager by:

• Providing an efficient, housekeeping service to our customers within their individual homes and to the communal areas of the development
• Serving meals to the resident's tables following procedures in a courteous and friendly manner

The Housekeeper & Server reports to the Head Housekeeper and the Estate Manager.

About You

You will currently be working within or have experience of housekeeping or serving customers within a team environment and have a passion for providing an exceptional level of customer service at all times.

To approach tasks you are able to be organised and prioritise so you can meet time deadlines on an on-going basis. With this you are also punctual, reliable and have excellent attention to detail.

You have experience of emergency situations and always remain calm to take the necessary actions with a high standard of professionalism.

Your ideal role will be a varied one, where you're not stuck behind a desk all day; You enjoy working with people and helping to make a difference to enhance their lifestyle on a day to day basis.

About Us

FirstPort is the UK's leading residential property service provider, caring for 290,000 homes in England, Wales and Scotland, across 5,000 developments. With over four decades of experience and 4,000 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,000 Resident Management Companies.

Main Responsibilities

• Vacuum, dust and spot clean all common areas, hallways and patios, paying special attention to the main entry area. Specific items to check are carpets, plants, pictures, railings, windows and light fixtures.
• Servicing of customers' apartments, which includes, general household cleaning duties, the changing of bed and bath linens and the removal of sealed rubbish bags if requested.
• Deep clean communal areas and apartments as needed.
• Serving meals to customer's table or apartments following Assisted Living procedures.
• Clearing of dishes from tables and wash tables and chairs.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Complete any other tasks as required by our customers following appropriate training guidelines.
  

Our Values

Friendly - We look out for people's best interests, and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner.

Inventive - We're creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities.

Respectful - We listen, consult and take on-board people's opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people's lives, and act with respect at all times.

Skilled - We've the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We're informed, and we're always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service.