TEMPORARY HOUSEKEEPER COOK JOB
Location: CHELSEA | LONDON | UK
Salary: £15 – £20 gross per hour
Job Type: Live-Out, Full-Time, Temporary
Job Overview:
Perfect Household Staff is proud to present a wonderful opportunity for a professional and reliable Housekeeper/Cook to join a family in Chelsea, one of London’s most sophisticated and culturally rich neighbourhoods. This live-out, dual-role position is ideal for a confident, well-organised candidate who enjoys maintaining a refined household environment whilst preparing simple, healthy meals. Chelsea is renowned for its elegant garden squares, boutique shopping, and beautiful residential architecture. Its central location and stylish charm make it a coveted area for private staffing professionals seeking a refined and well-connected working environment.
This temporary role is offered for a five-month period, providing consistent weekday hours with weekends off. The successful candidate will take charge of daily housekeeping to the highest standard, ensuring all rooms are spotless, well-ordered and welcoming. Duties will include cleaning, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care, as well as preparing fresh family-style lunches and dinners. You will be comfortable working independently, managing your time efficiently, and adjusting to the evolving needs of a busy household.
The family is seeking a warm, flexible, and proactive housekeeper-cook who takes pride in their work. A driving licence would be considered a bonus, though not essential.
Our premium household staffing agency has been assisting professionals in securing the most desirable roles for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique agencies for private jobs, connecting outstanding candidates with formal household vacancies across London.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Job Details:
- Contract Length: 1st June – 5th October 2025
- Working Days: 5 days per week
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary: £15 – £20 gross per hour
- Language: English
- Location: Chelsea, London, UK
Key Responsibilities:
- Full housekeeping duties across a well-maintained London residence
- Daily cleaning, tidying, dusting, hoovering, and floor care
- Laundry and ironing, including care for delicate and high-quality garments
- Wardrobe organisation and seasonal rotation as needed
- Planning and preparing simple, healthy family-style meals (primarily lunch and dinner)
- Grocery shopping and kitchen stock rotation
- Ensuring kitchen and household supplies are replenished regularly
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in private housekeeping and/or cooking roles
- Excellent references from previous UHNW households
- Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
- Ability to cook healthy, balanced meals with confidence
- Well-organised, proactive, and capable of working independently
- Conversational level of English
- Driving licence is a bonus, not essential
- Legally permitted to work in the UK
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