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.