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PHS Job 3163, Permanent Part-Time Live-Out Housekeeper Cook in Guildford, Surrey, Salary 18 – 2[...]

Perfect Household Staff

Guildford

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A private household in Guildford is looking for a Housekeeper Cook to maintain a clean and organized home. The role requires three years of relevant experience and involves general housekeeping duties alongside cooking simple evening meals. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess excellent references. This position offers flexible hours and is perfect for someone who values high standards in a private environment.

Qualifications

  • Three or more years of private housekeeper cook experience.
  • Two excellent checkable references.
  • Conversational English.
  • UK working permit.

Responsibilities

  • General cleaning and housekeeping of a five-bedroom home to a high standard.
  • Preparing simple healthy evening meals for the principals.
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organisation at all times.
  • Washing and ironing of fine and expensive linens.

Skills

Detail-oriented
Proactive
Trustworthiness
Maintaining cleanliness
Job description
Job Overview

PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER COOK JOB

LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER COOK JOB GUILDFORD SURREY

Salary: 18 20 gross per hour

PHS Job 3163

Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present a wonderful opportunity for a loyal and trustworthy Housekeeper Cook to support a warm and welcoming couple residing in a beautifully maintained five-bedroom Victorian villa in Guildford Surrey. Renowned for its charming cobbled High Street historic architecture and excellent transport links to London Guildford offers a perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and urban convenience. The lady of the house runs several businesses from home one of which is patient-led and the family are seeking a discreet and caring professional to ensure their home is kept immaculate and well-organised.

Working as a Housekeeper Cook in a private residence requires a detail-oriented proactive and experienced professional who takes pride in their work and values high standards. The position will involve full housekeeping duties including daily cleaning laundry and ironing with a particular emphasis on caring for fine linens and delicate fabrics. The family also require simple daily cooking particularly evening meals prepared with care and consistency. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys maintaining structure cleanliness and calm within a private home.

Key Responsibilities
  • General cleaning and housekeeping of a five-bedroom home to a high standard.
  • Hoovering dusting and cleaning all living spaces daily.
  • Washing and ironing of fine and expensive linens including several treatment sheets daily.
  • Caring for delicate materials and ensuring all fabrics are handled appropriately.
  • Cleaning interior windows and maintaining all rooms in pristine condition.
  • Preparing simple healthy evening meals for the principals.
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organisation at all times.
  • Liaising with household suppliers or maintenance staff when required.
  • Wearing gloves when handling crystal and delicate items to ensure preservation.
  • Working independently while demonstrating care, trustworthiness and loyalty to the family.
Requirements
  • Three or more years of private housekeeper cook experience
  • Two excellent checkable references
  • Conversational English
  • UK working permit

Type: Permanent Part-Time Live-Out

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 20 hours per week flexible distribution (afternoon hours essential for cooking dinner)

Language: English

Location: Guildford Surrey

Starting Date: 3rd of November

If you are personally interested in the housekeeper cook job or are aware of another potential professional housekeeper cook who may be interested in such a vacancy please apply via the website or email.

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