Live In Housekeeper Cook Job, Oxfordshire
A lovely Semi-Formal family of four are looking for a Live-in Housekeeper or Housekeeper/cook to help care for their beautiful 9-bedroom weekend home. The family consists of 2 adults and their two teenage children, along with two dogs—a Labrador and a Springer Spaniel. The family do not use the home every weekend; however, the candidate must manage their time well and always keep the home ready.
Duties Include:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry, linen and ironing
- Fabric care and hand washing
- Seasonal changes
- Dress the home (Laying fires, lighting candles, and plumping cushions)
- Organise the home
- Healthy Family cooking (weekends only)
- Setting the table for meals
- Assisting with dinner parties (uniform will be provided for these occasions)
- Turn down service
- Shopping and provisioning for the household
- Running local errands
- Checking on the security of the property in the principals’ absence
- Occasional support within their home in Northampton and London might be required.
The ideal candidate must be security-conscious, responsible, discreet, and energetic. A full UK driving license is essential. The candidate must be dog friendly and be incredibly pro-active and self-motivated to care of a part time residence. Candidates with only chalet or yachting experience will also be considered.
Start: As soon as the right person is found
Working week: 5 days a week, weekends are required (Monday - Friday when the family do not come to property)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Accommodation: 2- bedroom cottage, (All bills included except Wi-Fi)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 GPA + depending on experience
Driving: Essential
Job reference number: 162903
Responsible consultant: Nicola Forster