Live-out Family Cook / Household Assistant in Chelsea, London, UK

Live-out Family Cook / Household Assistant – Chelsea, London – £55,000–£60,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus

• Location: Chelsea, London
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 11am–8pm, plus around four evenings of childcare a month, agreed in advance where possible
• Salary: £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus
• Start: October / November

A busy family household in Chelsea is looking for an experienced, organised and proactive Live-out Family Cook / Household Assistant. The family of four includes two school-aged boys, aged 9 and 11.

This is a varied, hands-on role with cooking and food preparation at its heart, combined with practical household and family support. A strong cooking background is essential, although this is very much a family household role rather than a Private Chef position. You will work alongside an established Housekeeper and Personal Assistant.

Cooking, food and nutrition

• Taking primary responsibility for the family's day-to-day cooking and food preparation
• Preparing wholesome, balanced and nutritious family meals using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Planning breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks, suggesting meals and also following the principals' own recipes
• Batch cooking where appropriate to fit the family's schedule
• Food shopping in person and online, sourcing good seasonal produce and managing household food stocks
• Adapting meals to preferences, dietary requirements and allergies, for the family and household staff
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organised, with excellent food storage and hygiene standards

Household and family support

• Practical support with the children, including school pick-ups and driving to activities or appointments
• Occasional evening childcare, approximately four evenings per month
• Running household errands and helping with practical household tasks
• Walking the family dog when required
• Working closely with the Housekeeper and Personal Assistant

Candidate requirements

• Around 10 years' experience in private households, with strong longevity in previous roles
• A strong family cooking background and a genuine interest in healthy, nutritious food
• Experience and confidence caring for school-aged children
• A grounded, dependable, positive and energetic approach, able to use initiative and take guidance
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A confident, experienced driver with a valid UK driving licence (a car is provided for work use)
• Dog friendly, highly discreet and a collaborative team player
• Fluent English

Hours and leave may be adjusted around family travel. Occasional European travel is required, with accommodation provided.

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