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Live in Housekeeper / Cook Job

Live in Housekeeper / Cook Job, Kensington

Accommodation: A self-contained, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette within the main house

We have a wonderful position for a professional, organised and dedicated candidate to join a busy family of 4 within their beautiful home in Kensington. This is the perfect opportunity for a candidate who appreciates a schedule and routine and who can support the family where needed, working closely with the parents. The two children (11 & 14) both attend full time school and have extra activities after school. They family employ a House-manager / Driver who can support with heavier duties within the home and complete errands.

Duties to be included but not limited to:

  • Prepare breakfast daily for the family 7am

  • Daily housekeeping to a high standard (4 bedrooms)

  • Daily laundry and ironing(Ironing includes bed-sheets, shirts and uniforms etc.)

  • Understanding of delicate garments is needed.

  • Prepare the dry cleaning

  • Greet the boy’s after-school and support them with uniform and preparing for the next day

  • Ensure their shoes are polished and their sports and additional activity equipment is prepared.

  • Prepare an evening meal for the family, healthy and simple.

  • After dinner clear up and prepare for the next day

  • Baby sitting / later evening supervision 2x a week (always agreed in advance and during the working week)

  • Additional babysitting might be required, however paid separately

This is family are looking for a patient, kind and loyal candidate to replace their existing, much-loved housekeeper. They are looking for a flexible candidate who can adapt to the family when needed

Start date: August / September

Working week 4 ½ days Monday – Friday (You are not required on a Friday Afternoon from midday) Some Saturday mornings (7.30am-9am) paid extra with notice given

Working hours: 6.45am – 8pm (3 hours off within the day 12- 3pm)

Salary: £40 - £45k (£600 - £650 per week)

Accommodation: A self-contained, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette within the main house

Job reference number: 116655

Responsible consultant: Nicola Forster