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British American Household Staffing

$50 - $55/hr

... private household working for a busy couple in West Village, NYC. This role is designed to provide ... cooking, and overseeing vendors) * Over time, this role has the potential to expand in both ...

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Washington, DC · On-site

$135K/yr

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Scarsdale, NY · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

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Private Chef

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K/yr

Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-level culinary environment; candidates with both restaurant and private household experience will be prioritized." * Deep fluency in farm to table cooking ...

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Part-time Housekeeper/Cook - Gladwyne, PA

HouseholdStaffing

Gladwyne, PA

$40 - $45/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description


Private Individual in Gladwyne, PA Seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper/Cook

Position: Part-Time Live-Out Housekeeper/Cook
Schedule: MondayFriday, 10:00 AM2:00 PM
Salary: $40$45 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP

About the Family

A private individual in Gladwyne is seeking a warm, dependable, and proactive Housekeeper/Cook to assist with maintaining her home and preparing simple, healthy meals for breakfast and dinner.

Children: None
Home Size: 3-bedroom home
Pets: None

Responsibilities
  • Maintain the cleanliness and overall organization of the home
  • Perform detailed housekeeping, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, and kitchen cleaning
  • Handle all household laundry, including washing, folding, ironing, and putting items away
  • Change and launder bed linens
  • Prepare simple, nutritious breakfasts and dinners
  • Encourage healthy eating habits by introducing new foods and recipes
  • Prepare meals such as eggs, sandwiches, egg salad, tuna salad, soups, salads, spinach dishes, beans, and other vegetarian-friendly options
  • Grocery shop and keep the kitchen stocked and organized
  • Monitor household supplies and communicate replenishment needs
Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is kind, patient, and service-oriented with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail. They enjoy cooking simple, healthy meals and are creative when it comes to introducing new foods and flavors. The family is seeking someone who is reliable, takes initiative, and genuinely enjoys helping others.

A background in private service is preferred, along with the ability to work independently and anticipate household needs.

Requirements
  • Prior experience working in a private household
  • Strong housekeeping and laundry skills, including ironing
  • Experience preparing healthy, home-cooked meals
  • Excellent professional references
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States