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Housekeeper Cook in Buckinghamshire, Windsor
Client:
Leaman Consulting
Location:
Windsor, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Hospitality
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
176847dd8051
Job Views:
7
Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
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:
* Maintain the cleanliness of all rooms within the home, ensuring they are presented to a high standard at all times.
* Handle all laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management for the family.
* Clean, organise, and maintain all common areas, including bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
* Manage the daily upkeep and seasonal cleaning tasks, including deep cleaning as needed.
* Keep the house organised, ensuring all areas remain tidy and presentable.
* 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:
* Manage household supplies, including ordering groceries, replenishing cleaning products, and keeping stock of household essentials.
* Organise deliveries and maintain a running inventory of food, toiletries, and other necessary household items.
* Handle general household administration, such as organising supplies and coordinating with tradespeople for occasional home maintenance.
* Ensure the families 2 dogs are well-looked after, particularly when the principals are at work or away.
* Act as the go-to person for any ad-hoc household needs, ensuring the daily running of the house is efficient and stress-free.
* Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all household matters, ensuring the privacy of the family.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in housekeeping, cleaning, and domestic cooking in a private home or similar environment.
* Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage time effectively to keep the household running smoothly.
* Experience in household ordering and management of supplies, with attention to detail.
* Comfortable working with pets and taking care of family dogs if needed.
* Friendly, approachable, and able to work within a family-oriented and informal setting.
* 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.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*
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