PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER/COOK JOB HERTFORDSHIRE HEMEL HEMPSTEAD UK
SALARY: 20 25 GROSS PER HOUR
PHS JOB 2978
Perfect Household Staff is proud to present a charming new part-time Housekeeper/Cook position based in Hertfordshire a well-connected and desirable location surrounded by greenery with excellent access to schools family amenities and beautiful countryside walks.
This is an awesome opportunity for a friendly and flexible housekeeper/cook who is confident managing household routines independently and preparing healthy family-style meals. The property is a spacious contemporary family home spread over two floors with four bedrooms two bathrooms including a large kitchen-diner.
The family consists of two working parents and their two children (aged nearly 4 and 6) both of whom will be at nursery or school during working hours. This is an informal and welcoming household and the clients are looking for someone who will not only keep things running smoothly but will genuinely fit in and become a trusted and appreciated presence in the home.
The position requires housekeeping light cooking and occasional household admin such as booking childrens activities or coordinating with tradespeople. A successful candidate will be child-friendly practical efficient and enjoy working with minimal supervision.
Our agency has been connecting professional domestic staff with families across the UK for over a decade. We pride ourselves on offering tailored placements with reputable families in excellent locations. If you are seeking a rewarding housekeeper/cook role in Hertfordshire we are here to help you find your next position.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Type: Permanent Part-Time Live-Out
Working Days: 4 days per week (flexible)
Working Hours: 8 hours per week (flexible)
Language: English
Salary: 20 25 gross per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Hertfordshire Hemel Hempstead
Start Date: ASAP
Children: 2 (no special care is needed besides cooking)
Pets: None
Driving: Not essential but a driving licence is a bonus for ease of commute and errands
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Daily tidying throughout the home including childrens clothes toys and shared spaces
- General housekeeping and cleaning duties including hoovering dusting and maintaining hygiene standards
- Laundry and linen care using eco-friendly products
- Preparing simple healthy lunches for parents and evening meals for children (no dietary restrictions but high-protein and balanced)
- Cooking light family meals to be stored or frozen as needed
- Occasional ad-hoc errands or tasks such as coordinating contractors booking children s activities or simple organisational support
- Following family preferences regarding product use (eco laundry special care on quartz worktops)
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience in private households or boutique hospitality
- Excellent checkable references
- Kind friendly and proactive personality with strong common sense
- Ability to adapt and vary routines week to week
- Comfortable working in an informal setting and around children
- UK work permit
If you are personally interested in this Housekeeper/Cook job in Hertfordshire or know someone who may be please apply via our website or email .
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Perfect Household Staff is a premium domestic staffing agency in the UK. If youre seeking your next position as a Housekeeper/Cook in Hertfordshire youve come to the right place. Visit our blog to explore more featured roles in the private domestic sector.
Minimum Requirements: 3+ years of experience working in UHNW households or with high-profile families preferred Excellent checkable references Child-friendly A full, clean UK driving licence UK work permit
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3+ years in a private household UK work permit Excellent checkable references Able to work independently and manage daily tasks without supervision Friendly, polite, and approachable, yet respectful of professional boundaries Someone who is trustworthy, discreet, and genuinely enjoys working in a family setting