Housekeeper- Remote Worplace, Fort Francis, ON

About the position

Aramark Remote Workplace Services is hiring for a Housekeeper/Front Desk position for a remote lodge in Fort Francis, ON. This role is 90% Housekeeping and 10% Front Desk. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the overall cleanliness of our facilities to the highest standard, potentially cleaning up to 25+ rooms per day. Successful candidates will have professional camp cleaning experience. The Front Desk Clerk is responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction by assisting with guest needs, booking reservations, acting as a point of reference for guests needing information, and resolving or escalating any guest concerns or issues. Applications without resumes will not be considered. Comprehensive benefit packages are offered. Transportation is provided from Winnipeg, MB & Thunder Bay, ON; no travel allowance is available. Rotations are 2 weeks on site/1 week off site. All candidates considered for hire will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co-workers. Is adaptable to customer needs.
  • Maintains all assigned ancillary and department areas and corridors in a clean neat and sanitary manner, to protect safety and health of others and in compliance with accurate preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in department policy.
  • Inspects and uses judgment in determining which cleaning techniques outlined in orientation guidelines to follow.
  • Demonstrates efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions as observed by supervisor.
  • May disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides and sterilizing equipment.
  • Diligently employs universal precautions when disposing of trash and bio-hazardous materials.
  • Keeps cart properly stocked with equipment and cleaning supplies; ensures all chemicals are accurately labeled, and all equipment is in good working condition.
  • Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, maintains professional conduct at all times.
  • Assists in improving productivity and efficient operations of the department.
  • Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to component and departmental training commitments.

Requirements

  • Past cleaning experience preferred
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff
  • Ability to respond effectively to changing demands

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional camp cleaning experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit packages
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