Housekeeper Cook in Buckinghamshire

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

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*