Role: Housekeeper/Cook (Live-in or Live-out)
Usual hours: 2pm-9pm
Location: Virginia Water, Surrey
Contract: Permanent
Start: April 2025
A busy Family Household is seeking an experienced and passionate Housekeeper with very strong cooking ability to join their private household in Virginia Water, Surrey.
The ideal candidate will be skilled and confident in preparing a healthy Mediterranean family-style dinner for the family each evening, focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients and low-sugar. They will shop for the freshest ingredients, meal-plan with the family, and keep a pristine and organized kitchen and pantry.
Additionally, working in conjunction with the morning housekeeper, you’ll be able to offer general household support including housekeeping to maintain a clean and organized home, handling ironing and clothing management, managing dry cleaning, and assisting with daily shopping and errands.
This is either a Live-in or (local) Live-out position, with afternoon hours from 2pm to 9pm. You will be required to work one weekend day each week, with usual days off rotating between Friday & Saturday or Sunday & Monday. Any additional hours worked will be paid with extra salary or time given back in lieu.
There are 3 children (aged 4-9 years old) who have their schedules and routines, so you must be comfortable around children and possibly be able to offer sole charge overnight if the parents are traveling for a couple of days.
There is also a family dog, so you will need to be willing to be involved with his routine.
Candidates for this role will ideally drive and be able to assist with school pick-ups.
Accommodation for this role (if Live-in) is a private en-suite room within the household. Local Live-out candidates are also welcome to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves cooking and is looking to contribute to a happy, busy household. If you are passionate about preparing delicious, healthy meals and can bring a positive, hands-on approach to housekeeping, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role you must:
* Be eligible to work in the UK
* Have a valid passport
* Be fluent in the English language
* Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
* Have excellent contactable references
* Have 3-5+ years’ experience working as a Housekeeper or Cook within a private household, or with a culinary background and seeking to develop wider household abilities
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com
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