Live-In Housekeeper/Cook – Ascot, Berkshire – July 2026 Start

Description

A proactive Housekeeper is required for a family home with a focus on cooking and general household support.

Highlights

Start: July 2026
Location: Near Ascot, Berkshire
Working Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7am to 7pm with a self-managed break each day)
Salary: £45,000 to £49,000 gross per annum

Overview

A family with two young children is looking for a Housekeeper to support in their new home. The property is a 5-bedroom house with a swimming pool, gym and tennis court.

The role is a mix of housekeeping, cooking and general household support. Cooking is a priority, with a focus on healthy, gluten-free meals, including evening meals and preparing freezer food for weekends.

The family have a nanny who will take care of the children, but there may be times in the early morning or evening when you will need to assist with their care. Some babysitting may be required, but not normally past 8pm.

Duties included but not limited to:

All general housekeeping and cleaning
Laundry and ironing bed linen and occasional clothes (but most things do not require ironing)
Cooking healthy, gluten-free meals (evening meals a priority)
Preparing freezer meals for weekends
Grocery shopping
Occasional babysitting and child support
Supporting with house set-up during move-in period
Basic clothing repairs (buttons, hems)
Occasional driving (e.g. station runs/ grocery shopping etc)

Benefits

Separate self-contained flat with private garden on the property (ready by September)
Temporary bedroom/bathroom in main house until September
Use of the gym, tennis courts and swimming pool

Key Criteria

Confident cook with a focus on healthy meals
Child-friendly and happy to support when needed
Driver essential (use of work car available)
Occasionally evening babysitting

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ad ID: 5418219703