Live-in Housekeeper / Cook for a Family of Five in Holland Park, London, UK

Live-in Housekeeper / Cook – Holland Park, Central London – up to £55,000 gross a year, depending on experience – permanent – immediate start

A private family in Holland Park would like an experienced, professional Live-in Housekeeper / Cook to join their household team for the long term. You would keep the home to an excellent standard and cook fresh family meals every day. There are five in the family; most of the cooking is dinner, plus a light lunch for two or three people. The job would suit a seasoned housekeeper who is at home in the kitchen and genuinely enjoys cooking.

• Location: Holland Park, Central London
• Salary: up to £55,000 a year gross, depending on experience
• Contract: permanent, live-in
• Accommodation: top-floor bedroom, bathroom and small kitchenette
• Start: immediate

The role

• All housekeeping, keeping the house in excellent order
• Cooking fresh, healthy and nicely presented meals for the five family members, about 5 to 6 days a week
• Making light lunches for two or three people when needed
• Laundry, ironing and general organisation of the home
• Working closely with the rest of the team, which includes a nanny and a cleaner
• A discreet, professional and respectful manner in the home, with great attention to detail and pride in high standards

What you need

• A background as a professional housekeeper in a private home
• Strong family cooking skills and a real enjoyment of cooking
• A sharp eye for detail and high housekeeping standards
• Someone the family can trust, with a discreet and professional manner
• A positive, cooperative team player who can also work on your own and manage the household duties efficiently
• Strong written references from past employers are a must
• A flexible, reliable approach

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