Oct 13, 2026

Part-time Housekeeper / Cook in Kentish Town, London, UK

£36,000 yearly

Job Description

Part-time Housekeeper / Cook – Kentish Town, London – £36,000 plus discretionary bonus

  • Location: Kentish Town, London (live-out)
  • Hours: Three days a week, 10am–5pm; Monday required; other two days from Wednesday/Friday, Thursday/Friday or Wednesday/Thursday
  • Salary: £36,000 plus discretionary bonus
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Start: Immediate

A couple in Kentish Town are looking for an organised, discreet Housekeeper/Cook to run the home and prepare wholesome meals. Cooking is for two people, with occasional dinner-party support once or twice a month. The principals enjoy French, Mediterranean and Ottolenghi-style food; no spicy dishes or curries. Taxi provided for late finishes; some downtime in summer when they travel.

Housekeeping

  • Full cleaning of a three-storey property: hoovering, dusting, mopping and polishing
  • Bathroom and kitchen upkeep; laundry, ironing and wardrobe care including fine fabrics
  • Changing bed linen; household organisation; reporting maintenance and liaising with contractors
  • Receiving deliveries and keeping the household running smoothly

Cooking

  • Preparing lunches for two and simple dinners in advance
  • Following recipes confidently; sourcing good ingredients
  • Assisting with dinner-party food preparation (one to two per month)
  • Wholesome dishes such as fish, duck, salads, soups and seasonal meals

Requirements

  • Strong private-household experience; excellent housekeeping standards
  • Passionate cook who enjoys simple, high-quality food
  • Able to work independently; calm and discreet; good spoken English
  • Long-term mindset; occasional paid extra hours when required

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