PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER COOK JOB

BARNET | LONDON | GB

SALARY: £20 TO £25 GROSS PER HOUR

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A friendly, busy household in North West London is looking for a part-time Housekeeper Cook to keep the home running smoothly and the kitchen at the heart of it. The family is preparing for a new chapter and would love a warm, capable and reliable professional to take care of the everyday running of the home.

Cooking is a real part of this role. You will be preparing fresh, home-cooked meals that the family can enjoy, following their recipes and preferences, and getting to know their tastes over time. The menu is wholesome and comforting rather than complicated. Think soups, stews, rice dishes, a variety of pasta, and family favourites such as spaghetti Bolognese or salmon served with rice and vegetables. Recipes will be provided, so you do not need to be a gourmet chef. You simply need to be a confident, reliable home cook who enjoys good, honest food and follows a recipe well.

The family is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping. They would like a professional who sees what needs doing and gets on with it, and who is comfortable asking questions when something is unclear. The employer is on hand to explain how things work and to share instructions.

There are no childcare duties, but the successful professional will be at ease working in a lively home with young babies. It is a smoke-free, pet-free and allergy-free household, which makes for a comfortable working environment. Many professionals combine a role like this with another part-time position, which makes it a good fit if you are looking to build a full working week.

Position: Part-time, Live-out

Employment: Self-employed

Location: Barnet, North West London

Hours: 5 days per week, 4-5 hours per day; flexible (around 20-25 hours weekly)
Language: Fluent English

Salary: £20 to £25 gross per hour, depending on experience

Driving: Not required for the role

Pets: No

Start date: In approximately 2 to 3 weeks

Duties:

Preparing home-cooked meals from the family’s recipes, including soups, stews, pasta and rice dishes
Cooking family favourites such as spaghetti Bolognese and salmon with rice and vegetables
Planning and helping with meals and keeping the kitchen clean and organised
General housekeeping, including tidying, light cleaning and keeping the home presentable
Laundry and ironing, using gentle, eco-friendly products for the baby’s items
Taking a proactive approach, spotting what needs doing and getting on with it

Main Requirements:

At least 5 years of private household experience
Confident home cook who is happy to follow recipes and adapt to the family’s tastes
Comfortable around young babies and a busy family home
Good level of spoken English
Right to work in the UK
Willing to provide verifiable references
DBS check