Live In Housekeeper/ Cook Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Andover is seeking an experienced live-in housekeeper/cook to manage daily household tasks including housekeeping and meal preparation. The successful candidate will work independently while maintaining high standards and strong organization. Responsibilities include managing laundry, planning menus, and ensuring the home is well-presented. The role offers accommodation until a separate house is available, with a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum and a working week of 40 hours.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

All bills covered

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within private households.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Experience in meal preparation for households.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
• Prepare daily meals and cater for small dinner parties.
• Manage laundry including washing, ironing, and wardrobe care.
• Plan menus and manage grocery shopping.

Skills

High attention to detail

Cooking skills

Organizational skills

Driving ability

Job description

Live-in Housekeeper / Cook – Andover

A valued client of Greycoat Lumleys, based in Andover, is seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organised live‑in housekeeper/cook for their beautiful five‑bedroom family home. This is a long‑term role suited to a switched‑on individual who takes pride in maintaining a high standard within a private household.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth day‑to‑day running of the home from a housekeeping and culinary perspective. While you will be working alongside an estate manager and a gardener, you will be the sole housekeeper and must be confident managing your duties independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing hands‑on, high‑standard housekeeping throughout the property


• Ensuring the home is kept consistently clean, tidy, and well‑presented


• Managing all laundry duties, including washing, ironing, and wardrobe care (excellent ironing skills are essential)


• Preparing daily meals for the household, with the ability to cater for occasional small dinner parties, mainly at weekends


• Planning menus and organising grocery shopping, placing orders, and managing deliveries


• Maintaining household supplies and liaising with other staff as required


• Driving for household‑related duties when needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience working within private households


• Extremely high attention to detail and a strong work ethic


• Well‑organised, efficient, and able to use initiative


• Confident cook with experience preparing fresh, home‑style meals


• A driver is essential


• Excellent, checkable references

Accommodation:

Bedroom and Bathroom in the main house until June when there will be a separate self‑contained accommodation (house) provided on the estate. All bills are covered.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends
Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is found

Job Reference: 195802

Contact:
Shannon Anderson
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