ZI333 - Live-In Housekeeper/Cook or Domestic Couple - Dorset, UK

British American Household Staffing Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A household staffing agency in the UK seeks a Live-In Housekeeper/Cook or Domestic Couple to support two principals near Dorchester in Dorset. The role includes housekeeping, cooking meals, and caring for a pet. Flexibility with working hours is required. Competitive benefits include accommodation and use of a vehicle.

Benefits

Accommodation included (self-contained 2-bedroom apartment)

Use of car for business-related errands

Qualifications

• Previous experience and longevity in similar roles is essential.
• Candidates should be comfortable in a casual or semi-formal environment.
• Applicants should prepare fresh, healthy and varied dishes to dinner party standard.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping for a large 12-bedroom home.
• Cooking a light lunch and a 2-course dinner daily.
• General care and walking for a friendly black labrador.

Skills

Confident driving

Cooking

Housekeeping

Team player

Job description

ZI333 - Live-In Housekeeper/Cook or Domestic Couple - Dorset, UK, Dorset

Client:

British American Household Staffing Inc.

Location:

Dorset, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

15ef6e4a87a1

Job Views:

16

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Overview

Seeking a top-notch housekeeper/cook or domestic couple to support two principals (and sometimes their extended family) near Dorchester, Dorset. The ideal scenario would be to find a domestic couple, however the family are also open to a live-in housekeeper/cook, although this may not be for a long-term, permanent position.The usual schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 or 9 hours per day, however during busier periods hours are likely to be longer and help may be needed at weekends. Flexibility is therefore essential (and time off will be offered in lieu).

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping for the large 12-bedroom home, to include all cleaning, tidying, organising, and deep-cleaning
• Laundry and ironing
• General running of the household
• Cooking a light lunch and a 2-course dinner daily for the principals
• Meal preparation and service when entertaining and when extended family are in residence
• General care and walking for a friendly black labrador

Extra duties if domestic couple:

Monitoring the home, performing minor household maintenance and repairs as needed

Maintaining a fleet of cars

Driving duties, mainly local but occasional airport runs or longer trips

Some exterior maintenance and general upkeep, including cleaning, sweeping etc

Requirements

The principals prefer candidates be confident drivers with a clean record

Previous experience and longevity in similar roles is essential

Candidates should be comfortable in a casual or semi-formal environment, able to 'read the room' and maintain professional boundaries

Applicants should be confident cooks, able to prepare fresh, healthy and varied dishes to dinner party standard

Flexible team-players are preferred, the role will suit an active, positive, friendly people who bring a 'can-do' approach with a calm, discreet demeanour

Salary and Benefits

• Accommodation included (self-contained 2-bedroom apartment in one wing of the home)
• Use of car for business-related errands

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Overview

Seeking a top-notch housekeeper/cook or domestic couple to support two principals (and sometimes their extended family) near Dorchester, Dorset. The ideal scenario would be to find a domestic couple, however the family are also open to a live-in housekeeper/cook, although this may not be for a long-term, permanent position.The usual schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 or 9 hours per day, however during busier periods hours are likely to be longer and help may be needed at weekends. Flexibility is therefore essential (and time off will be offered in lieu).

Responsibilities

Housekeeping for the large 12-bedroom home, to include all cleaning, tidying, organising, and deep-cleaning

Laundry and ironing

General running of the household

Cooking a light lunch and a 2-course dinner daily for the principals

Meal preparation and service when entertaining and when extended family are in residence

General care and walking for a friendly black labrador

Extra duties if domestic couple:

Monitoring the home, performing minor household maintenance and repairs as needed

Maintaining a fleet of cars

Driving duties, mainly local but occasional airport runs or longer trips

Some exterior maintenance and general upkeep, including cleaning, sweeping etc

Requirements

The principals prefer candidates be confident drivers with a clean record

Previous experience and longevity in similar roles is essential

Candidates should be comfortable in a casual or semi-formal environment, able to 'read the room' and maintain professional boundaries

Applicants should be confident cooks, able to prepare fresh, healthy and varied dishes to dinner party standard

Flexible team-players are preferred, the role will suit an active, positive, friendly people who bring a 'can-do' approach with a calm, discreet demeanour

Salary and Benefits

Accommodation included (self-contained 2-bedroom apartment in one wing of the home)

Use of car for business-related errands

Options

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Created on 12/08/2025 by TN United Kingdom