We are a family of 2 professional adults and 2 teenage boys, the younger of whom is home-schooled and the elder is at university overseas, plus a small dog.
The residence is a spacious family home in Maida Vale, looked after by a fulltime housekeeper.
We are looking for a chef/cook to prepare and serve interesting and healthy family dinners and to prepare the following days lunch for the younger boy.  Dinner will usually be for 3 members of the family, but will be for 4 during university vacations.  Some evenings, dinner may be taken in 2 sittings, with one of the parents eating later, depending on work commitments.  There will also be occasional dinners with guests (extended family or friends).
The role is 4 days per week, 5:00pm-8:00pm Monday to Thursdays.
The ideal candidate will enjoy cooking and will be capable of preparing, cooking and serving family dinners each night.  You must be prepared to try new recipes but also have ideas of your own, as well as having a working knowledge of a healthy and balanced diet.  You will be responsible for shopping for the ingredients as well as maintaining the store cupboard and any requirements for the housekeeper.  You will be expected to leave the kitchen clean and tidy after use.
We are looking for a friendly addition to our household with a warm disposition who is discrete and able to use their initiative.
References must be checkable and a DBS is required.
Position to start when the ideal candidate is available, preferably by end of August.