Part-Time Housekeeper/Cook
Schedule: 4 days per week, ~3:30 PM – 7:30 PM (~16 hours/week)
Compensation: $40-$50 per hour, based on experience
A warm and welcoming family is seeking a proactive, organized, and team-oriented Cook/Housekeeper to help keep their household running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, household organization, and providing thoughtful support to a busy family.
Responsibilities
- Prepare healthy, family-style dinners approximately 2-4 evenings per week while the family is home.
- Prepare meals in advance for weekends and other days as needed.
- Assist with meal planning and grocery list management.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
- Manage grocery shopping and keep the home stocked with food, household essentials, and cleaning supplies.
- Monitor household inventory and proactively replenish supplies as needed.
- Organize pantry, refrigerator, and household storage areas.
- Iron household linens, including bed sheets, and a modest amount of clothing for the principals.
- Assist with light household tasks related to laundry and organization as needed.
- Run occasional local errands, including package drop-offs, prescription pickups, and other household-related tasks.
- Assist with miscellaneous household projects and responsibilities as they arise.
- Work collaboratively with the family’s existing household staff and contribute as a positive member of the household team.
Qualifications
- Previous experience cooking for a family, as a housekeeper, or in a similar household support role.
- Strong cooking and meal preparation skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Self-starter who can anticipate needs and work independently.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Professional, trustworthy, and discreet.