PERMANENT LIVE-IN FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER/COOK JOB
LOUDWATER | RICKMANSWORTH | HERTFORDSHIRE | GB
Salary: £45,000 gross per year
Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a professional, trustworthy, and proactive Live-in Housekeeper/Cook to join a welcoming private household located in Loudwater, near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The household comprises one adult principal and two school-aged children. As the principal works full-time and the children attend school during the day, the family is seeking a discreet and initiative-driven Housekeeper/Cook who can confidently manage the day-to-day running of the home with minimal supervision.
Loudwater is an attractive and highly desirable village surrounded by beautiful countryside while offering excellent access to Rickmansworth, London, and major transport links. This position would suit an experienced professional looking for a long-term role within a well-organised family home where independence and reliability are highly valued.
This is a permanent, full-time, live-in position working six days per week, offering approximately 45 hours with flexibility for the successful candidate to organise their own daily schedule. The family provides excellent live-in accommodation consisting of a private en-suite bedroom within the property, offering both comfort and privacy. Working as a Housekeeper/Cook within this household involves overseeing the smooth daily running of a three-storey, five-bedroom home alongside an existing full-time cleaner. The role combines professional housekeeping support, family cooking, school runs using the family vehicle which makes a driving licence essential for the job, laundry and ironing assistance, dog care, and general household coordination, making it ideal for an organised Housekeeper/Cook who enjoys taking ownership of a busy private home.
Working as a Live-in Housekeeper/Cook in this household involves supporting the principal by ensuring the home operates efficiently each day while maintaining consistently high standards throughout the property. Responsibilities include preparing breakfast before school and cooking all family meals based on weekly menus prepared by the principal, assisting with laundry alongside the cleaner, supervising household presentation, walking the family's four Dachshunds, reporting household issues, completing school pick-ups, running errands, and ensuring the kitchen is left clean and organised after dinner each evening. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Housekeeper/Cook who is confident working independently while supporting a busy family lifestyle.
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Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Position Type: Permanent, Live-In, Full-Time
Working Days: 6 days per week
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Language: Fluent English
Salary: £45,000 gross per year
Type of Employment: Formal Employment or Self-Employment
Location: Loudwater, outside Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, GB
Start Date: Beginning of September
Main duties of this Live-In Housekeeper/Cook:
- Preparing breakfast for the children before school each morning
- Cooking all family meals following weekly menus provided by the principal
- Assisting the full-time cleaner with laundry, ironing, and linen care
- Supporting the overall housekeeping and presentation of a three-storey, five-bedroom home
- Supervising the work of the household cleaner to ensure consistently high standards
- Completing daily school pick-ups using the family vehicle provided
- Running household errands and grocery shopping as required
- Walking and caring for the family's four Dachshunds
- Monitoring household organisation and ensuring storage areas remain tidy and well maintained
- Clearing and organising the kitchen after the family's evening meal
- Working proactively, independently, and with excellent attention to detail throughout the household
- Maintaining complete discretion, professionalism, and reliability within a private family home
Requirements for this Live-In Housekeeper/Cook job:
- Three of more years of private Housekeeper experience
- Two excellent checkable references
- Fluent English
- Driving Licence is Essential
How to Apply:
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