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PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER COOK JOB

SEVENOAKS | KENT | GB

SALARY: £20-26 PER HOUR GROSS

A wonderful private family residing in the heart of Sevenoaks, Kent, is seeking an experienced Housekeeper Cook to join their household. The principals are a professional couple who have recently moved into their beautiful home and are looking for a reliable, highly skilled professional to maintain their property to the highest standard whilst preparing healthy, vegetarian-friendly evening meals.

Sevenoaks is a charming market town in Kent, renowned for its excellent schools, historic architecture, and proximity to central London. With its picturesque high street, stunning Knole Park, and vibrant community, Sevenoaks offers the perfect blend of countryside tranquillity and convenient urban access. The property is located in the town centre and is easily accessible by public transport, with excellent rail connections to London and surrounding areas.

Working as a Housekeeper Cook in a private household requires a unique combination of exceptional housekeeping skills, culinary expertise, and the ability to manage a home with discretion and professionalism. This role is perfect for an experienced professional who takes pride in maintaining immaculate standards whilst preparing nutritious, delicious meals for the family. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and capable of working independently whilst maintaining excellent communication with the principals. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the household, ensuring that all areas are maintained to the highest standard, and that the family's dietary preferences are met with creativity and care.

Our household staffing agency has been assisting professional Housekeeper Cooks find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique Housekeeper Cook agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a Housekeeper Cook, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find a fantastic Housekeeper Cook job.

Type: Permanent, Live-out, Part-time

Working Days: Monday and Friday; 2 days/week

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 14 hours per week; potential to an increase in hours

Language: Fluent English

Pets: 1 dog and 1 cat

Children: No

Salary: £20–26 per hour gross (depending on experience); Contract

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent

Driving: No

Starting Date: As soon as possible for the right candidate

Duties:

Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, including all actively used areas across multiple floors
Deep cleaning and maintaining spaces that are not currently in use to prevent dust accumulation
Organising and caring for household items and spaces with meticulous attention to detail
Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care, including dry cleaning drop-off and collection
Weekly bed linen changes (up to two to three bedrooms)
Preparing healthy, nutritious evening meals for the principals (one principal is vegetarian, so vegetarian-friendly meals are essential)
Batch cooking approximately six evening meals per week
Menu planning in collaboration with the family, with the ability to take ownership of meal planning once familiar with their preferences
Managing online grocery shopping or in-store purchases as required
Proactively managing the smooth running of the household
Communicating openly and promptly with the principals regarding any issues or requirements
Working discreetly and respectfully, maintaining the family's privacy
Handling delicate materials, luxury interiors, and high-end furnishings with specialist care
Managing household supplies and restocking as needed