AE056 - Housekeeper/Cook - Manhattan, NY

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick days

Holidays

Job summary

British American Household Staffing is seeking a dependable, organized Housekeeper/Cook for a busy New York City family. The role involves preparing simple everyday meals, managing kitchen duties, and maintaining overall household cleanliness.

The candidate should be flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while following the family’s routines. The position is full-time with a schedule to be determined and requires adaptability to travel with the family as needed.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable, able to assist where needed.
• Takes direction well and comfortable following family preferences and routines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating household tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple, well-rounded meals and basic food prep.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and kitchen organization.
• Maintain general household cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Flexible/adaptive

Takes direction well

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

A busy family in New York City is seeking a dependable, organized, and flexible Housekeeper/Cook to assist with the day-to-day needs of their household. The ideal candidate is comfortable preparing simple, everyday meals and assisting with general household upkeep. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes direction well, is adaptable, and can anticipate the needs of a busy household.

The family travels frequently, so flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing household needs are important.

Schedule:

Full-time hours are anticipated, with the specific schedule to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple, well-rounded meals and handle basic food preparation for the household.

• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and keeping the kitchen organized and stocked.

• Maintain general household cleanliness and organization.

• Assist with light housekeeping tasks and small household needs as they arise.

• Keep household spaces tidy, organized, and running smoothly.

• Follow household preferences, instructions, and routines.

• Adapt to changing schedules and household needs, including periods when the family is traveling.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to assist where needed.

• Takes direction well and is comfortable following the family's preferences and routines.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a private household or similar housekeeper/cook role.

• Comfortable preparing everyday meals and familiar with standard home cooking.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage daily responsibilities independently.

• Reliable, proactive, and able to maintain a consistent standard of household care.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Professional, discreet, and respectful of household privacy.

• Ability to work independently while remaining responsive to the family's direction.

Salary and Benefits

• $50-$65/hr DOE
• PTO, sick days, holidays