Job Title: Housekeeper with cooking skills
Location: Buckinghamshire, near Windsor
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Overview:
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and experienced Housekeeper / Cook to join a private family estate in Buckinghamshire, near Windsor. The family consists of 2 main principals who live full-time on the estate, along with five adult children who visit at weekends. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, well-organised home, provide family-style cooking when needed and manage day-to-day household duties with a focus on warmth, hospitality, and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
Housekeeping & Cooking:
1. Maintain the cleanliness of all rooms within the home, ensuring they are presented to a high standard at all times.
2. Handle all laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management for the family.
3. Clean, organise, and maintain all common areas, including bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
4. Manage the daily upkeep and seasonal cleaning tasks, including deep cleaning as needed.
5. Keep the house organised, ensuring all areas remain tidy and presentable.
6. Prepare family-style meals, and cook for the family when they are present, and occasionally when the children or guests visit on weekends.
Household Duties:
1. Manage household supplies, including ordering groceries, replenishing cleaning products, and keeping stock of household essentials.
2. Organise deliveries and maintain a running inventory of food, toiletries, and other necessary household items.
3. Handle general household administration, such as organising supplies and coordinating with tradespeople for occasional home maintenance.
4. Ensure the families 2 dogs are well-looked after, particularly when the principals are at work or away.
5. Act as the go-to person for any ad-hoc household needs, ensuring the daily running of the house is efficient and stress-free.
6. Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all household matters, ensuring the privacy of the family.
Ideal Candidate:
1. Proven experience in housekeeping, cleaning, and domestic cooking in a private home or similar environment.
2. Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage time effectively to keep the household running smoothly.
3. Experience in household ordering and management of supplies, with attention to detail.
4. Comfortable working with pets and taking care of family dogs if needed.
5. Friendly, approachable, and able to work within a family-oriented and informal setting.
6. Discreet, professional, and flexible, with a willingness to assist in additional duties as needed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeper/Cook to join a lovely, laid-back family in a beautiful setting, offering stability and the chance to make a real impact in the day-to-day running of the home.
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