Live in Housekeeper/Cook Job

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