Live-In Housekeeper & Cook — Private Family Home

British American Household Staffing; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Two weeks paid vacation annually

Major holidays off

Job summary

British American Household Staffing is seeking an experienced Live-In Housekeeper/Cook for a warm family in Purchase, NY, with occasional work at their Manhattan apartment. The role focuses on thorough housekeeping, light cooking, and discreet, proactive management of a large private home for a family of four plus a friendly dog.

The ideal candidate is organized, trustworthy, and capable of working independently, maintaining a pristine home and following family-provided menus.

Qualifications

• Prior professional housekeeping in a private home.
• Experience caring for a large residence.
• Strong cooking skills and ability to follow recipes.
• Excellent, verifiable references.
• Valid drivers license; comfortable with suburban driving.
• Non-smoker; no vaping or drug use.

Responsibilities

• Full-charge housekeeping and general upkeep of the familys approximately 8,000-square-foot Purchase residence
• Housekeeping and upkeep of the familys Manhattan apartment as needed
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and well-functioning household
• Laundry and light ironing
• Preparing approximately three to four family dinners per week
• Following family-provided recipes and meal plans
• Preparing occasional simple breakfasts or lunches as needed
• Comfortable preparing two different proteins at a meal when necessary to accommodate different family preferences
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organized
• Being present for household deliveries and service appointments
• Letting contractors and vendors into the home and keeping an eye on work being completed
• Taking down relevant information from vendors or contractors and communicating it to the principals
• Handling small practical household tasks as they arise
• Proactively noticing what needs attention and addressing it without requiring extensive direction
• Occasional domestic travel between the Purchase residence and the family's Manhattan apartment

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Organizational skills

Discretion

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

British American Household Staffing is seeking an experienced Live-In Housekeeper/Cook for a warm family in Purchase, NY, with occasional work at their Manhattan apartment. The role focuses on thorough housekeeping, light cooking, and discreet, proactive management of a large private home for a family of four plus a friendly dog.

The ideal candidate is organized, trustworthy, and capable of working independently, maintaining a pristine home and following family-provided menus.