Part time Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local household in Wallingford seeks a part-time Housekeeper/Cook for a flexible role in their 4-bedroom cottage. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and pet-friendly, with responsibilities including cooking, cleaning, and driving tasks for a couple who enjoys fresh dishes and values reliability. Pay is up to £25 per hour, with a preference for self-employment. Start date is as soon as the right candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, positive, professional, and reliable.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to offer longevity and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning tasks, including laundry, ironing, and polishing silver and brass.
• Changing bed linens once a week.
• Managing the wardrobe.
• Cooking dinner four nights a week.
• Hosting small lunches when possible.
• Driving principals to local appointments.
• Ensuring household stock and cleaning supplies are adequately maintained.
• Organizing cupboards.
• Managing and receiving deliveries.
• Reporting any maintenance issues.
• Providing pet care as needed.

Job description

Part-time Housekeeper/Cook job, Oxfordshire

A lovely, relaxed, and informal couple is seeking a Housekeeper for their 4-bedroom cottage in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The role can be completed over 3 or 4 days, and the couple is open to considering various working hours.The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, positive, professional, and reliable, with an excellent eye for detail. They should genuinely enjoy their work and be able to offer both longevity and flexibility.In addition to standard housekeeping duties, the position requires some driving tasks and the preparation of evening meals for four nights a week. The couple owns an organic farm and prefers someone who enjoys cooking fresh, healthy dishes. Additionally, candidates should be pet-friendly, as they have a small dog.

Duties to include:

• Cleaning tasks, including laundry, ironing, and polishing silver and brass
• Changing bed linens once a week
• Managing the wardrobe
• Cooking dinner four nights a week
• Hosting small lunches when possible
• Driving principals to local appointments
• Ensuring household stock and cleaning supplies are adequately maintained
• Organizing cupboards
• Managing and receiving deliveries
• Reporting any maintenance issues
• Providing pet care as needed
• Driving is essential for this role

Hours: Flexible

Days: 3 or 4 days between Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £25 per hour with a a preference for self employment

Start date: As soon as the right person is found

Vacancy Number: 167744

Consultant to contact: Ellie Kehoe

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