Cook/housekeeper

參考: 9082D 類別: 外住家庭清潔員

Private Housekeeper & Cook (Live-Out) – London (W11) About the Role

A busy family based in Kensington (W11) is seeking an experienced and professional Private Housekeeper & Cook to join their household on a permanent, full-time basis. The household consists of a couple, three school-aged children (ages 9–14), a dog, and a bunny, living in a five-bedroom home arranged over four floors with an additional TV room on the fifth floor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organisation, while also preparing nutritious and varied family meals. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, trustworthy, and experienced household professional who enjoys both housekeeping and cooking.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm (one weekday off)
  • Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00/7:00 pm
  • Permanent, full-time position

Key Responsibilities Housekeeping

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and well-presented home at all times
  • General cleaning and tidying throughout the property
  • Clean and maintain kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas
  • Hoovering, dusting, and mopping
  • Bed making and bedroom upkeep
  • Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe organisation
  • Monitor household supplies and replenish as required
  • Liaise with and oversee tradespeople and household maintenance appointments
  • Provide basic care for the family dog and bunny as needed (walking and feeding)
  • Communicate with the other housekeeper to ensure the home runs smoothly

Cooking & Household Management

  • Prepare high-quality daily meals for the family, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Plan varied and nutritious menus, taking food intolerances into account
  • Manage grocery shopping and food ordering
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
  • Monitor food stock, ensuring items are stored correctly and expired products are removed
  • Support occasional entertaining, including:
    • Small dinner parties of approximately 10 guests
    • Larger seasonal gatherings of up to 12–15 guests
    • Both formal and informal dining styles, including buffet service
    • Approximately four events per year
  • Assist with table setting and light service when required

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' recent and consistent experience in a similar private household role
  • Strong cooking skills with the ability to prepare a variety of family meals to a high standard
  • Excellent housekeeping and organisational abilities
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to family life and changing schedules
  • Able to work independently and take initiative
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and highly professional
  • Discreet and respectful of privacy and confidentiality
  • Good spoken English and strong communication skills
  • Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Excellent, checkable references
位置
London (W11) , 英國
工作類型
全職
薪金
£55,000 每年 毛利
家庭
两个成年人,三个孩子
工作日
In Hong Kong, Mandarin is commonly understood, though Cantonese is the primary spoken language. However, if you're specifically looking for how to express "Monday to Sunday (one week day and a Saturday off)" in Mandarin, here's the translation: "星期一到星期日(一個平日和一個星期六休息)" This translates to "Monday to Sunday (one weekday and Saturday off)."
工作時間
In Hong Kong, the primary languages are Cantonese and English. However, I can provide a translation in Mandarin for you. Here it is: ```plaintext 週一至週五 中午12點到晚上9點,週日 上午11點到晚上7點 ```
Start Date
Mid July 2026
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