Housekeeper/Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; Ealing; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking a proactive and friendly candidate for a housekeeping and cooking role in Ealing, London. This varied position focuses on maintaining the household, meal preparation, and providing childcare support during school holidays.

The successful candidate will work independently and cooperatively with a hands-on parent, ensuring a welcoming environment for the family and meeting high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Qualifications

• Must have a First Aid certificate.
• Experience in a similar all-rounder role within a private household is required.
• Must be a confident cook or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage full housekeeping of a 3-bedroom home.
• Prepare and cook meals, including South American cuisine.
• Support children with homework and after-school routines.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and overall presentation of the home.

Skills

First Aid certification

Cooking (South American cuisine or willingness to learn)

Housekeeping

Childcare support

Proactivity and organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Ealing, London

Start Date: ASAP

Hours/Days: Monday - Friday 10am-7pm

Salary: Circa £55,000 gross per annum (dependent on experience)

Reference Number: EHS #9351

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive, friendly, and highly organised candidate to support a warm and welcoming family in their private home. This is a varied position combining housekeeping and cooking responsibilities with very little childcare. The family have two daughters aged 7 and 4, with a hands‑on mother who is actively involved in their daily care. The successful candidate will be confident working independently as well as collaboratively to ensure the smooth running of the household.

The role is predominantly focused on housekeeping during the day, with childcare required after school and during school holidays. Evening duties will include meal preparation and supporting the children’s routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping of a 3-bedroom terraced home
• Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and overall presentation of the home
• Laundry, ironing, and general household upkeep
• Meal preparation and cooking (South American cuisine or willingness to learn)
• Grocery shopping and household errands as required
• School pick‑up when needed
• Supporting with homework and after‑school routines
• Preparing and assisting with family meals
• Setting the table and maintaining a pleasant dining environment
• Assisting with evening routines and getting the children ready for bed

Candidate Requirements

• First Aid certificate - MUST
• Previous experience in a similar all‑rounder role within a private household
• Confident cook or keen to learn new cuisines
• Proactive, organised, and able to use initiative
• Friendly, positive, and flexible in approach
• Comfortable working alongside a hands‑on parent
• Strong attention to detail and high standards