Live-in/out Housekeeper/Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A household staffing agency is seeking a reliable and trustworthy Housekeeper/Cook in Kensington, London. This position offers the ability to work either live-in or out, requiring strong cooking skills and general housekeeping duties. The ideal candidate must be able to manage meal preparation for a family with teenagers and is expected to be discreet, organized, and flexible in working hours. Salary expectations are to be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper/Cook in private households.
• Ability to prepare healthy, family-style meals independently.
• Experience supporting teenagers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties throughout the home.
• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for the family.
• Manage laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care.
• Support the smooth running of the household.
• Run occasional errands as needed.

Skills

Trustworthy

Discreet

Strong cooking skills

Flexible

Child-friendly

Job description

London, Kensington , Please present salary expectation

Live-In or Out Housekeeper/Cook
Accommodation: To be discussed at interview
Working days and hours: Monday – Friday, approx. 6:30am – 7/8pm (breaks during the day; early start and late finish due to cooking)
Salary: Please present expectations
Location: Kensington, London
Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a professional family with two teenage daughters (aged 13 and 16), are seeking a reliable and trustworthy Live-In or Out Housekeeper/Cook in Kensington. This role combines general housekeeping duties with the preparation of family meals and requires someone highly organized, discreet, and proactive.

Responsibilities to include:

• General housekeeping duties throughout the home, ensuring it is kept to a high standard
• Planning, preparing, and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the family
• Managing laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, and tidying
• Supporting the smooth running of the household
• Occasional errands as required

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper/Cook in private households
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to work independently
• Strong cooking skills and ability to prepare healthy, family-style meals
• Flexible and committed to early starts and late finishes
• Child-friendly, with experience supporting teenagers preferred

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