Live-in Housekeeper/Cook

Description

Private Housekeeper & Cook – Near Cheltenham

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend flexibility)

Accommodation: Beautiful self-contained accommodation provided

Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview

Burford Recruitment are delighted to be assisting a private household in their search for a professional and friendly Private Housekeeper & Cook to care for a much-loved country home.

This is a warm, welcoming household where the principal resides most of the time, with close family visiting for several days each month. The role offers an appealing balance and maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard without the intensity of a fully occupied residence.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping: Daily cleaning and laundry for a spacious 8-bedroom country home.
Cooking:
Preparing and batch cooking healthy, home-style meals for the principal.
Cooking 2–3 meals per day when family are in residence, occasionally for guests.

Shopping & Household Supplies: Managing grocery shopping and ensuring the kitchen and household are well stocked.
Light Gardening: Care for flower beds, weeding, and pruning (larger garden maintenance is handled by a gardener).
Dog Care: Feeding, walking, and occasional vet visits for the family dogs.
Driving & Errands: Running local errands, grocery shopping, and occasional driving to events, the train station, or Heathrow.
General Household Maintenance: Carrying out small fixes (such as changing lightbulbs) and liaising with contractors when needed

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

Discreet, trustworthy, and friendly
Flexible with working hours and happy to adjust to the Principal’s schedule
A confident driver (essential)
Experienced and comfortable with animals, particularly dogs
Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
A confident cook who enjoys preparing wholesome, varied meals



Accommodation

A lovely, self-contained accommodation is provided on the estate, offering privacy and comfort.

Hours & Flexibility

Monday to Friday, with flexibility to occasionally work weekends when the family are visiting (a day off in lieu will be given).

This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and capable individual seeking a long-term role within a kind, respectful household. The position would suit someone who takes pride in creating a warm, well-run home and enjoys both housekeeping and cooking in equal measure.

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