Job Description for Live-in OR Live-out Housekeeper Cook - Oxshott, Surrey
Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB1074
Job Title: Live-in / Live-out Housekeeper Cook
Location: Oxshott, Surrey (near Cobham)
Children: Two young children, with older children visiting occasionally
Pets: Three small dogs
Salary: £45,000 gross per annum
Hours Required: Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, with a two-hour lunch break (50 working hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Preferred, but not essential
Accommodation: Separate studio-style log cabin within the grounds, with its own entrance, available for live-in candidates.
Our client is seeking an experienced and confident Housekeeper Cook to join a busy, friendly and well-organised private household in Oxshott, Surrey.
The family live in a modern, eight-bedroom property of approximately 12,000 sq ft, arranged over four floors. The household is supported by an established team, including a property manager, a live-in nanny, a weekend housekeeper, and weekly cleaners.
This is a varied position with an equal emphasis on housekeeping and cooking (50/50). The successful candidate will enjoy preparing fresh, healthy meals and maintaining high standards of organisation and presentation throughout the home.
The family are happy to consider either live-in or live-out candidates.
Duties and Responsibilities
Cooking
- Preparing fresh, healthy lunches and dinners, with occasional breakfasts.
- Confidently cooking for larger numbers, occasionally up to 12 people.
- Adapting to changes in meal numbers, sometimes at short notice.
- Meal planning and preparation.
- Grocery ordering, stock management and restocking food supplies.
- Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and well organised.
Housekeeping
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the property.
- Tidying and resetting rooms after use, ensuring everything is returned to its proper place.
- Organising cupboards, storage areas and household belongings.
- Establishing and maintaining effective organisational systems.
- Laundry care, ironing and putting clothes away.
- Managing dry cleaning and ensuring clothing is properly cared for.
- Working alongside other household staff to ensure the smooth running of the home.
- Reporting maintenance issues to the property manager as required.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Housekeeper Cook within a busy private household.
- Confident and enthusiastic cook, comfortable preparing healthy family meals and catering for larger numbers.
- Excellent housekeeping skills and attention to detail.
- Naturally organised, tidy and proactive.
- Energetic, positive and comfortable working in a busy family environment.
- Able to work independently whilst also being part of an established household team.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing daily requirements.
- Friendly, approachable and professional, with a discreet and respectful manner.
- Driver preferred, but not essential.
Additional Information
- Occasional weekend flexibility may be required, with time off in lieu during the week.
- 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Workplace pension.
- No childcare responsibilities.
About Home Organisers
Home Organisers is a long-established household staffing agency, established in 1970. We specialise in the recruitment of professional Housekeepers, Family Assistants, Nannies and other household staff throughout London, the Home Counties and nationwide.
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Live-in OR Live-out - Housekeeper Cook - FT - Oxshott, Surrey in Cobham employer: HomeOrganisers Ltd
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