Temporary Housekeeper/Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £22/hour

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff seeks an experienced Temporary Housekeeper/Cook for a large private family home in Hampstead. Start ASAP until 7 September, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with some flexibility. The role prioritises high housekeeping standards and confident meal preparation for the family.

Ideal candidates will have private household experience, strong English, and a discreet, professional approach suitable for a child-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Proven private household experience in a similar Housekeeper or Housekeeper/Cook role.
• Confident home cook able to prepare fresh, family-style meals.
• Child-friendly and comfortable around primary school-aged children.
• Trustworthy, organised and detail-oriented.
• Smartly presented with excellent spoken English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning, tidying and organisation of the property to a high standard.
• Full laundry care, including washing, ironing and wardrobe management.
• Running household errands and food shopping.
• Pantry and household stock management.
• Liaising with tradespeople and contractors as required.
• Preparing daily family meals for 4-6 people, including children's snacks.
• Maintaining a calm, discreet, and professional presence within the home.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Child-friendly

English

Independent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and personable Temporary Housekeeper/Cook to support the smooth running of a large 8-bedroom private family home in Hampstead, whilst their Housekeeper is away. This is to start as soon as possible, until 7th September.

This is a warm, semi-formal household of four, with occasional visiting family members. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high housekeeping standards while confidently preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the family. A positive, "can-do" attitude and a child-friendly approach are essential, although no childcare duties are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning, tidying, and organisation of the property to a high standard
• Full laundry care, including washing, ironing, and wardrobe management
• Running household errands and food shopping
• Pantry and household stock management
• Liaising with tradespeople and contractors as required
• Preparing daily family meals for 4-6 people, including children's snacks
• Maintaining a calm, discreet, and professional presence within the home

Requirements

• Proven experience working within a private household in a similar Housekeeper or Housekeeper/Cook role
• Confident home cook, able to prepare fresh, family-style meals independently
• Child-friendly and comfortable working around primary school-aged children
• Trustworthy, organised, and detail-oriented
• Smartly presented with excellent spoken English preferred
• Able to work independently and manage household tasks efficiently
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm (providing a degree of flexibility)
Salary: £22gph
Duration: ASAP until 7th September