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Housekeeper/Cook in Brooklyn!

Brooklyn, NY
Housekeeper/Cook for a busy Brooklyn-based family!
 

The Ideal Candidate: Live-out housekeeper/cook for a busy Brooklyn-based family with 3 boys at home, ages 10-13.  Daily requirements include full-charge housekeeping for townhouse, laundry/ironing, cooking nightly family-style dinners, and occasional assistance with kids and small dog.  Looking for someone who is proactive, willing to help with whatever needs doing, can intelligently interact with household vendors, has a warm personality, and truly loves this kind of work.  Mom is home and there is an afternoon babysitter, but candidates must be comfortable helping with kids as needed.  Must be a meticulous housekeeper and laundress, and have several years' experience in high-end households that includes regularly cooking for families (not just for children).  This position will be paid via Payroll/W2.



Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 12:00-8:00 (32 hours per week).

$35-$40/hr. gross, DOE.

Responsibilities:
-       Daily, full-charge housekeeping and organizing for a large townhouse, must be able to go up and down stairs.
-       Daily laundry for family (some ironing required)
-       Daily preparation of breakfast for children 
-       Daily preparation of healthy dinner for entire family (able to follow provided recipes)
-       Daily dog walking
-       Occasional packing and unpacking for family travel
-       Regular tracking of household inventory (groceries



What Works Best for Family: A meticulous housekeeper, with 5+ years’ experience in high-end, formal homes. The client has a true eye for details and wants someone who can withhold that standard. A very strong family-style cook, with 3+ years’ experience cooking for families. Seeking a long-term role and eager to build a relationship with a family 
 
Requested Duration: As long as possible 

About the Family

Adults:2
Children:3
Dogs:1
Home SQFT:5,000

Position Responsibilities

  • Childcare: 3 Children
  • Housekeeping: Full Housekeeping Required,
  • Cooking: Help Start/Prep for Dinner,
  • Laundry: Family Laundry,
  • Errands: Dry Cleaners; Post Office,Etc.

Position Requirements

  • Work Hours: - Monday-Thursday 12PM-8PM
     
  • Languages: English is required 
  • Experience: 5  Years of Experience
  • References: Minimum of 2 References
  • Background: Pass stringent background checks and drug testing upon offer of hire
  • Personality Traits: Someone flexible, who aims to achieve, trustworthy, a pleasure to have in the home, polite. 

Position Compensation

  • Salary: $35-$40/hour
  • Living Accommodations: Live out, or Live In, Private bedroom and bathroom provided 
  • Vacation: 2 weeks PTO, 3 sick days, paid holidays.
  • Health benefits: Yes, a stipend can be offered.
 
 
 


 

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