Housekeeper / Cook. Kensington. Live Out. Full Time.
We are looking for a special person to fill an important role within our happy household. Someone with a mature disposition, who is conscientious, highly organised, house proud and has a real love of food and cooking.
The role comprises:
• Preparing and cooking the evening meal for the family and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. All food shopping and making various homemade goods.
• Laundry and clothes care. Managing the dry cleaning deliveries, packing for holidays
• Specialist cleaning (silver, front of house etc). Another member of staff is employed in the mornings to carry out the bulk of the household cleaning.
The role would suit someone who is upbeat and likes to work in an informal and friendly environment. There are two children aged 7 and 9 in the household so a liking of children is essential (a nanny is also employed). experience in a similar role will be necessary. Most important will be an attitude of responsibility, cooperation and flexibility as you will be part of a small team in a family environment.
Candidates will need to show that they have stayed with families for more than two years as this is a long term position. They will also need to speak English fluently and be able to provide excellent references. Driver preferred but not essential.
The hours are Mon to Thursday 10.30am till 8/8.30pm. Fri 10.30am to 6.30pm
Good package for the right candidate.
We travel during school holidays and you will need to travel with us at times.
Please apply with covering note, CV inc photograph, DBS certificate and any supporting docs.
Please note if you include written references with your application, we will not contact them till after an interview.