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Live in Housekeeper/Cook Job

  • Sector: Housekeeping
  • Function: Live-In Housekeeper, Live-In Housekeeper/Cook
  • Contact: Ellie Kehoe
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is found
  • Location: Hertfordshire
  • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 140797
  • Contact Email: ellie@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in Housekeeper/Cook Job in Hertfordshire

A lovely new client is looking for a live-in housekeeper/cook for a beautiful property in Hertfordshire, near Potters Bar. You will be joining a well-established team and will work alongside the House Manager.

The property is divided, and your main housekeeping duties will be in the family quarters, while other areas will require general housekeeping maintenance. Your will be responsible to prepare evening meals for the principal when he is in residence, which is typically once a month. The family, consisting of the principal, his partner, and their daughter, stays in the house about twice a year.

Duties to include:

  • Housekeeping to a high standard

  • Organisation of the home

  • Occasional cooking when the family are in residence

  • Laundry, ironing and fabric care

  • Bed making

The ideal candidate will be a team-player and have great attention to detail. The role requires someone who is experienced and is switched-on. The role requires someone who is flexible and when the family are in residence, it is all hands-on deck.  

House: 4 floors with 10 bedrooms, the family quarters have 5

Start date: As soon as the right candidate is found

Working week: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm, additional hours when the family are in residence 

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 gross per annum

Accommodation: A newly renovated apartment with a separate entrance, within the main property. Open to pets and partners and All bills included.

Job reference number: 140797

Consultant to contact: Ellie Kehoe