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Housekeeper/Cook- Gladwyn, Pennsylvania (open to live-in)

Gladwyne, PA • On-site

The Calendar Group
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 1 - 10 employees
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$40/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

A private family in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced and dependable Housekeeper/Cook to maintain their residence and prepare dinner for the family. The ideal candidate is warm, discreet, organized, and comfortable independently managing the day-to-day upkeep of the home.
Responsibilities
  • Perform daily housekeeping and detailed cleaning throughout the residence
  • Maintain the overall organization and presentation of the home
  • Handle laundry, ironing, bed linens, and household linens for the family
  • Prepare family-style dinners
  • Plan menus and complete grocery shopping
  • Maintain household and pantry inventory
  • Run household errands as needed
  • Cook for occasional dinner guests and provide holiday support as requested

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience working in a private home
  • Strong housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and organizational skills
  • Confident preparing healthy, high-quality family meals
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Excellent references from previous employers
  • Must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check

Schedule
  • Approximately 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Open to live-in candidates; private accommodations will be provided

Compensation: $40 per hour, with flexibility depending on experience
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About Calendar Group

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We identified the need for a more personal and sophisticated approach to ensure the perfect fit. Instead of using a database filled with generic backgrounds, The Calendar Group chooses to listen to our client’s needs: what they like and don’t, what has and hasn’t worked, and how they live their lives. We believe that there is a perfect fit for all roles– no matter the complexity. The Calendar Group is a full-service staffing firm which evolved out of the need for a more resourceful and personalized approach to staffing for high net worth families, individuals, and their companies. Our clients’ time is irreplaceable and invaluable. Keen intuition, discretion and unparalleled personal attention are the keys to our success. Our professionalism and integrity are unwavering and unmatched by competitors. The Calendar Group acts as a trusted adviser to client and candidates. For each position, we start by casting a wide net using word-of-mouth and technology to find only those uniquely qualified to interview with our clients. We perform extensive reference and background checks as we pride ourselves on providing professional candidates of the highest caliber.

Industry

Individual, family and community social assistance

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Westport, CT, US

Year founded

2002

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