Part-time Housekeeper/Cook

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

Job summary

A private household in Notting Hill seeks a Part-time Housekeeper/Cook to maintain a clean home and prepare healthy meals. This role involves daily cleaning, laundry care, meal preparation, and grocery shopping, while catering to a family that includes a newborn. Candidates must be organised, discreet, and able to work flexibly. The position offers a salary of £20–£25 per hour with potential additional hours for light nannying support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper/Cook in private households.
• Strong cooking skills with European/healthy cuisine.
• Highly organised, independent and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Daily and deep cleaning of all areas including kitchen and bathrooms.
• Plan and prepare healthy European/Mediterranean meals.
• Grocery shopping and pantry management.

Skills

Experience as a Housekeeper/Cook

Strong cooking skills

Organisational skills

Fluency in English

Flexibility

Job description

London, Notting Hill, Salary £20 - £25 per hour

Part-time Housekeeper/Cook
Working days and hours: Approx. 20 hours per week; flexible – 3 full days or 5 half-days, happy to work around the candidate
Salary: £20–£25 per hour
Contract: Self Employed or PAYE
Location: Notting Hill, London
Start: January 2026

Our client, a lovely young family who have recently welcomed their first child, are seeking a part-time Housekeeper/Cook to maintain their home to a high standard and prepare healthy, European-style meals. This is a long-term role for the right candidate, working in a discreet and professional manner, with a newborn and a cat in the household.

Responsibilities to include:

• Daily and deep cleaning of all areas, including kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, terrace, bins, windows, and silverware
• Full laundry care: sorting, stain removal, delicate garment care, ironing, folding, wardrobe organisation, and footwear polishing
• Plan and prepare healthy, European/Mediterranean family‑style meals for the week (batch cooking) – lunch & dinner for 2 adults plus weaning meals for baby
• Grocery shopping, pantry management, and organisation of cupboards and storage
• Run local errands, including dry cleaning and deliveries
• Daily care of the cat’s litter and feeding area
• Potential for additional hours for light nannying support in the future (if of interest)

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper/Cook in private households
• English speaking is preferred; French or Spanish is a bonus
• Strong cooking skills with European/healthy cuisine
• Highly organised, independent, discreet and flexible