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VIA Health Partners

Weekend Cook/Housekeeper

Shelby, NC · On-site

Prepares food for meals, including, but not limited to baking, cooking, slicing, serving, cleaning, etc. * Adheres to health code by ensuring that all food is stored in the appropriate place and at ...

YAI - Seeing beyond disability

$17.50/hr

Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs * Sweeping and mopping floors * Dusting furniture and other fixtures * Vacuuming carpets and area rugs * Cleaning kitchen appliances ...

YAI

Cook/Housekeeper - Parkchester

Bronx, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs * Sweeping and mopping floors * Dusting furniture and other fixtures * Vacuuming carpets and area rugs * Cleaning kitchen appliances ...

VIA Health Partners

Weekend Cook/Housekeeper

Shelby, NC · On-site

Prepares food for meals, including, but not limited to baking, cooking, slicing, serving, cleaning, etc. * Adheres to health code by ensuring that all food is stored in the appropriate place and at ...

YAI

Cook / Housekeeper-10001

New York, NY

$17.50/hr

Monday - Friday, 10am-6pm Cook/Housekeeper About the Position: YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new ...

YAI

Cook / Housekeeper-10001

New York, NY

$17.50/hr

... Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs − Sweeping and mopping floors − Dusting furniture and other fixtures − Vacuuming carpets and area rugs − Cleaning kitchen appliances ...

YAI

Cook/Housekeeper - Riverdale

Bronx, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs * Sweeping and mopping floors * Dusting furniture and other fixtures * Vacuuming carpets and area rugs * Cleaning kitchen appliances ...

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How much do cook housekeeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for cook housekeeper in the United States is $16.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cook housekeeper?

Cook Housekeepers are professionals who combine the responsibilities of preparing meals and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of a household or establishment. Their duties typically include planning and cooking meals, grocery shopping, cleaning the kitchen and other areas, laundering clothes, and sometimes running errands. They often work in private homes, hotels, or care facilities, and must be organized, efficient, and skilled in both cooking and housekeeping tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cook housekeeper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cook Housekeeper, you need fundamental cooking skills, a basic understanding of nutrition and food safety, and experience with cleaning and household maintenance. Familiarity with kitchen appliances, cleaning equipment, and safe food handling certifications like a food handler’s permit are typically expected. Attention to detail, time management, and a strong work ethic are essential soft skills that enhance performance in this dual-role position. These skills ensure the safe preparation of meals and a well-maintained, hygienic living environment for residents or employers.

How does a cook housekeeper typically balance kitchen duties with housekeeping responsibilities during a workday?

A Cook Housekeeper often follows a structured schedule, prioritizing meal preparation around set dining times and completing housekeeping tasks during non-peak kitchen hours. This may involve prepping ingredients in advance, cleaning communal areas, and managing laundry or tidying up rooms when not actively cooking. Strong time management skills are essential, as the role requires frequent transitions between the kitchen and other areas of the home or facility. Collaboration with employers or other staff members is common to ensure both meals and living spaces consistently meet quality standards.

What is the difference between Cook Housekeeper vs Housekeeper?

AspectCook HousekeeperHousekeeper
Primary DutiesPrepares meals and manages household cleaningFocuses mainly on cleaning and maintaining the home
CredentialsCooking skills, sometimes culinary certificationsCleaning experience, sometimes certifications in cleaning
Work EnvironmentPrivate households, estatesPrivate homes, hotels, resorts
Industry UsageCommon in households requiring meal prep and cleaningPrimarily cleaning-focused roles

In summary, a Cook Housekeeper combines cooking and cleaning duties, whereas a Housekeeper primarily handles cleaning and household maintenance. The roles overlap in household settings but differ in their core responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Cook Housekeeper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,933 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Cook/Housekeeper (33183)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Birch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime.
The following responsibilities are the assignments for the House Cook. These duties are to be carried out in conjunction with all other needed standard requirements, rules and regulations, policies and procedures for a staff working with any consumer under the guidelines of OMRDD and Birch Family Services.
The House Cook is responsible for:
  1. Knowing the nutritional needs of all consumers in accordance with their medical charts and nutritional assessments.
  2. To understand the dietary plan for all consumers.
  3. To know and follow the. Menu charts for all consumers as provided by the nutritionist.
  4. To complete weekly order of all foods for the house as supervised by the Manager and the Asst. Managers.
  5. To ensure that the menus for the consumers are followed by having accurate supply of foods stocked in-house and in the refrigerators for each meal.
  6. To replenish kitchen with food supplies daily (this is to be completed before the end of every shift).
  7. To ensure that the overnight staff have the correct food supplies for breakfast.
  8. To ensure that the weekend staff have correct food supplies as given on the menu chart (this is to be completed before end of shift on every Friday).
  9. To monthly monitor and order the household supplies.
  10. To conduct monthly inventory for all kitchen utensils and to replace any missing or damaged items.
  11. To ensure that kitchen appliances are in working condition and to report need for repairs or replacement to the appropriate personnel.
  12. To maintain the cleanliness of the refrigerators, oven, freezers, all other kitchen appliances, cupboards and general kitchen areas.
  13. To monitor the hot water temperature daily.
  14. The cook will be responsible for the keys for the closets for the food and household supplies. At no time should. The keys be given to any other staff except authorized by the residence Manager.
  15. The Residential Cook will carry all other tasks as needed and assigned by the Manager/Asst. Manager. These can include temporary assignment to a consumer, food shopping in the community, laundry, answering telephones, household tasks and others deemed necessary by Manager/Asst. Manager.

Education:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Experience:
Minimum 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled population preferably in a residential, health or treatment related setting preferred.
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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