What this code covers
Household service providers organize, supervise and carry out housekeeping functions in private households with or without the support of subordinate staff. Their tasks include: a) supervising workers employed in households as domestic staff; b) purchasing or controlling the purchase of supplies; c) controlling storage and issue of supplies; d) assisting in cases of minor injury or illness by performing tasks such as taking temperature, giving medicine, putting on bandages; e) sweeping or vacuum-cleaning, washing and polishing floors, furniture and other fixtures; f) making beds, cleaning bathrooms, supplying towels, soap and related items; g) taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages and shopping for groceries; h) preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables and serving food and beverages; i) cleaning kitchens and generally helping with kitchen work, including dishwashing. Examples of the occupations classified here: Bed and breakfast operator, Butler, Domestic housekeeper, House steward/stewardess Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Hotel manager - 1411