Housekeeper Cook - Part Time - Hackney, East London

HomeOrganisers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional family in London seeks a part-time Housekeeper Cook to manage daily housekeeping and prepare meals for their 12-year-old son. This role requires prior experience in housekeeping and cooking, plus a friendly and adaptable attitude. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a stable, long-term role within a welcoming household.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent part-time position

Friendly family environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a housekeeper and confident cook.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Friendly, approachable, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping for a four-storey Georgian home.
• Organizing household supplies and managing deliveries.
• Cooking family meals 3-4 times per week.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Organizational skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeper Cook - Part Time - Hackney, East London

Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB937
Job Title: Housekeeper Cook
Location: Hackney, East London (family home in Bow, Tower Hamlets, near Stratford)
Number of Children: 1 boy aged 12
Pets: None
Salary: £23 to £24 gross per hour
Start Date: Flexible
Hours Required: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 7pm (25 hours per week)
Driver: Not required

A professional family based in Bow (Tower Hamlets, East London), close to Hackney and Stratford, is seeking a part-time Housekeeper Cook to join their relaxed and busy household. This role will suit someone experienced, flexible, and warm who can keep the home running smoothly, manage household tasks to a high standard, and create a welcoming atmosphere for their 12-year-old son after school. The family values someone who is proactive, dependable, and enjoys preparing home-cooked meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping for a four-storey Georgian home (cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing)
• Managing household supplies, organising cupboards, and receiving deliveries
• Cooking family meals 3-4 times per week (including freezer meals)
• Keeping outside paved areas neat and tidy
• Occasionally managing errands such as dry cleaning or package drop-offs
• Creating a warm and friendly environment for the family's 12-year-old son when he returns from school
• Optional babysitting by prior arrangement

Requirements

• Previous experience as a housekeeper and confident cook
• Ability to work independently, using initiative to see what needs to be done
• Friendly, approachable, and adaptable
• Organised and detail-oriented with excellent standards of cleanliness
• Flexibility to support occasional family needs at short notice

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: £23 to £24 gross per hour
• Permanent part-time position with regular hours
• Friendly and professional family environment
• Role offers independence and responsibility
• Long-term stability with a welcoming household

To apply, you must have (or be willing to obtain):
* An up-to-date DBS
* At least two professional references from your most recent employers who are contactable

Please quote the job reference number DB937 when applying.