Hours: 40 hours per week (11.00am – 7.00pm)
Location: Kensington, London
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Head Housekeeper/Cook for a private household in Kensington, London.
This is a full-time permanent role, where you will be contracted to work 11.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Friday.
The Head Housekeeper/Cook will be responsible for general housekeeping duties to maintain the property to a high standard, as well as the preparation and cooking of dinner daily for the family. The Housekeeper will have the support of a part-time cleaner who focuses on the deeper cleaning.
The family are looking for a candidate who has excellent attention to detail, organisational and time management skills, and who is able to work on their own initiative and prioritise tasks. You will have 5+ years of experience working as a Housekeeper/Cook within a HNW private household.
You will be working for a charming professional family who have school age children.
Interviewing now, start date flexible.
Duties and responsibilities;
* Making beds and changing linen
* Keeping the property stocked with all necessary items
* Grocery shopping (online orders and local)
* Monitoring and maintaining stock of household supplies
* Cleaning fridge every week and getting rid of any expired foodPreparing and cooking family meals
* Laundry and ironing
* Organising wardrobes
* Organising items for dry cleaning
* Gift shopping
* Seasonal organisation of children’s wardrobes
* Liaising with contractors, window cleaners etc
* Occasional childcare, babysitting/proxy parenting when required
* Deep cleaning and overseeing household while the family travel
To be considered for this role you must;
* Be eligible to work within the UK
* Hold a valid passport
* Have excellent contactable references
* Have 5+ years of experience working as a Housekeeper/Cook within a private household
* Possess (/be willing to get) an up to date DBS certificate
To apply please send a copy of your up to date CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com
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