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Visiting Angels

Live-In Certified Nurse Aide

Cleveland, TX · On-site

$15 - $17.75/hr

Live-In Certified Nurse Aide Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and ... Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks * Must be able to pass a background check and ...

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Visiting Angels

Live-In Certified Nurse Aide

Anahuac, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

Live-In Certified Nurse Aide Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and ... Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks * Must be able to pass a background check and ...

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Visiting Angels

Live-In Certified Nurse Aide

Baytown, TX · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Live-In Certified Nurse Aide Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and ... Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks * Must be able to pass a background check and ...

Visiting Angels

Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA

Kingwood, TX · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA Visiting Angels of Humble is hiring caregivers to serve our ... Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary ...

Visiting Angels

Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA

Liberty, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA Visiting Angels of Baytown is hiring caregivers to serve our ... Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary ...

Boss Search Group

Travel Cooks

Houston, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Cook Job Duties: Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards ... Ability To Travel and Live in Employee Housing * Experience on Grill, Fryer and Food Prep * Banquet ...

Boss Search Group

Travel Cooks

Houston, TX · On-site

Cook Job Duties: Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards ... Ability To Travel and Live in Employee Housing * Experience on Grill, Fryer and Food Prep * Banquet ...

Boss Search Group

Travel Cooks

Houston, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Cook Job Duties: Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards ... Ability To Travel and Live in Employee Housing * Experience on Grill, Fryer and Food Prep * Banquet ...

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How much do live in cook housekeeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in cook housekeeper in Houston, TX is $25.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $32.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a live in cook housekeeper?

A Live In Cook Housekeeper is a domestic professional who resides in their employer’s home and handles both cooking and housekeeping duties. Their responsibilities typically include meal planning, grocery shopping, preparing daily meals, cleaning, laundry, and general household organization. They may also assist with hosting guests, maintaining kitchen inventory, and following dietary preferences. This role requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage household tasks efficiently. The job often includes room and board as part of the compensation package.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a live in cook housekeeper?

A Live In Cook Housekeeper's day usually includes preparing meals based on household preferences, managing grocery shopping and kitchen inventories, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the home. Additional duties may involve laundry, light ironing, organizing storage spaces, and sometimes running errands. They often coordinate with household members to accommodate schedules and may work alongside other staff in larger households. This role requires flexibility and effective time management to balance cooking and housekeeping tasks efficiently. Understanding these expectations can help candidates gauge if the role matches their skills and lifestyle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the live in cook housekeeper position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live In Cook Housekeeper, you need proficiency in meal preparation, home cleaning, and organizational tasks, often backed by prior experience in hospitality or private households. Familiarity with kitchen appliances, cleaning equipment, and, in some cases, food safety certifications are important technical requirements. Reliability, attention to detail, and discretion are key soft skills that help build trust with employers. These abilities ensure a smoothly run home environment and high satisfaction for household members.

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Infographic showing various Live In Cook Housekeeper job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,194 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

AE028 - Live-In Housekeeper/Cook - Houston, TX

British American Household Staffing

Houston, TX • On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

A friendly, warm, and welcoming family is moving to River Oaks in Houston, TX mid August from London and is seeking an experienced Live-In Housekeeper / Cook to become a long-term member of their household starting at the end of August/Sept 1. They are looking for a seasoned professional who takes pride in maintaining an organized, welcoming home while providing light cooking and household support.

The family has an exceptional history of long-term household staff. They deeply value loyalty and longevity and are hoping to find someone who will become an integral part of their home for years to come. They truly consider their staff part of the family and enjoy celebrating birthdays and milestones together. They would like for the candidate to have occasional flexibility to travel with them to their home in the Hamptons in the July and August months, and other trips (case by case basis!)

The ideal candidate is confident, independent, and highly experienced in private service. They are seeking someone who can anticipate household needs, work with minimal direction, and take pride in creating a beautifully maintained home. Their home is 11,500sqft and they plan to have an additional local housekeeping service come once a week to help provide a deeper cleaning. 

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 7a-7p (mid day break around noon/1p)

Live-In Details:

Private accommodations with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living area located above the detached garage with a separate entrance.  


  • Daily housekeeping and household maintenance
  • Maintaining bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common living areas to a high standard
  • Laundry
  • Household organization and tidying
  • Grocery shopping and household errands
  • Preparing simple, healthy meals and assisting with meal preparation
  • Maintaining household supplies and inventory
  • Working alongside a weekly deep-cleaning crew as needed
  • Helping ensure the home remains clean, organized, and welcoming each day

  • Comfortable preparing simple meals
  • Professional, discreet, and dependable
  • Warm personality with a long-term mindset
  • Someone who values becoming part of a family's daily life and building lasting relationships
  • Longevity in previous homes
  • Ability to travel with family occasionally

  • Significant experience working as a Housekeeper or Housekeeper/Cook in a private home
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong professional references from previous private households

  • $40-$50/hr
  • Live-In private accommodations 
  • Standard PTO, Sick Days, Holidays
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About British American Household Staffing

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British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. Our team of expert recruiters offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of clients’ staffing or childcare needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates. Our goal is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction. For peace of mind, we are licensed as a recruiter by the DCA and are bonded.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

NY, US

Year founded

2012

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