Live In Child Friendly Housekeeper/ Cook Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A lovely family household in the UK is seeking a Live-in Housekeeper / Cook to manage their six-bedroom home and prepare meals for their family. Responsibilities entail hands-on housekeeping, cooking healthy meals, and supporting their two children. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with animals and be flexible with hours, including occasional travel to the Swiss Alps and Tuscany. A competitive salary of £40,000 GPA is offered, along with self-contained accommodation.

Benefits

Self-contained accommodation

Travel opportunities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping and cooking for families.
• Ability to engage with children and handle animals like dogs.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel with the family.

Responsibilities

• Manage all housekeeping duties in a six-bedroom home.
• Prepare meals for parents and family gatherings.
• Occasionally assist with childcare and dog care.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Childcare

Animal care

Italian language

Job description

Live-in Housekeeper / Cook job near Hurst, Berkshire

An exciting long-term position with travel for a lovely family with 2 children.

The role is to run their six-bedroom home, carrying out all housekeeping duties and catering a simple lunch for the parents and the family evening meal. They also have a German Shepherd, so you must be happy with animals. A uniform is provided.

The ability to speak Italian would be an advantage. You will need to hold an EU passport or valid visa, as you will be required to travel with the family to their properties in the Swiss Alps and Tuscany during the holidays, for periods ranging from 2 weeks to 2 months.

Duties to include:

• Hands‑on housekeeping, cleaning and tidying
• Laundry, including washing and ironing
• Cooking a light, fresh and healthy lunch for the parents
• Preparing, catering and serving the family evening meal
• Catering to dinner‑party standard when the family entertain
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine is an advantage (training can be provided)
• Helping with the children, including organising school kits
• Occasional proxy parenting and babysitting, approximately one evening per week by arrangement (children aged 11, requiring supervision only)
• Helping with the dog and occasional dog sitting

Partners will be considered.

Driving is a bonus but not essential. Candidates must have their own car for personal use; a car will be provided for work purposes.

Hours:

Flexibility required, approximately 9/10am – 8pm
8 hours per day with time off during the day
5 days per week, Monday – Friday, with flexibility for weekends when needed
40 hours per week with flexibility

Accommodation:

One‑bedroom self‑contained accommodation in a separate annex with its own entrance

Salary:

£40,000 GPA plus, depending on experience

Starts:

When the right person is found

Job Reference:

195403

Consultant to contact:

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