Temporary Housekeeper/Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; England; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking a reliable, detail‑oriented temporary Housekeeper/Cook to support a private family in South Buckinghamshire. The role runs 14th–25th September, Monday to Friday, with start times flexible to suit the candidate.

Salary £25–£30 per hour, DOE, with potential for permanent for the right person. You will handle general cleaning, cooking simple meals, batch cooking, laundry, ironing, bed-making, and keeping the house tidy and orderly across three floors and several

Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping or domestic cleaning experience in a private household.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• High attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Trustworthy, punctual, and respectful of household privacy.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning
• Full house cleaning twice a week (thorough dusting, vacuuming, mopping, etc.)
• Cooking and batch cooking of simple home cooked meals
• Daily light cleaning as needed
• Washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting away clothes and linens
• Tidying
• Making beds and maintaining orderliness throughout the house
• Keeping utility areas clean and organised
• Washing dishes when applicable and keeping the kitchen tidy
• Wiping down outdoor furniture
• Soaping and hosing down the patio (weather permitting)

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Trustworthy

Job description

South Buckinghamshire , Salary Dependent on experience

Location: South Buckinghamshire

Dates required: 14th - 25th September

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Start times: Flexible, depending on candidate preference

Type: Full-time

Salary: £25 - £30ph (DOE)

Our clients are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and experienced temporary Housekeeper/Cook to support the upkeep and daily maintenance of their family home in South Buckinghamshire. The role could potentially be permanent for the right candidiate.

The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and be able to manage tasks independently, with flexibility around working hours.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning
• Full house cleaning twice a week (thorough dusting, vacuuming, mopping, etc.)
• Cooking and batch cooking of simple home cooked meals
• Daily light cleaning as needed
• Washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting away clothes and linens
• Tidying
• Making beds and maintaining orderliness throughout the house
• Keeping utility areas clean and organised
• Washing dishes when applicable and keeping the kitchen tidy
• Wiping down outdoor furniture
• Soaping and hosing down the patio (weather permitting)

Property Details

• Approximately 500+ square metres across three floors
• 2 utility Rooms
• 6 bedrooms
• 2 living rooms
• Outdoor patio area

Requirements

• Prior housekeeping or domestic cleaning experience in a private household
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• High attention to detail and cleanliness
• Trustworthy, punctual, and respectful of household privacy