Daily Housekeeper Cook

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, averaging 40 hours per week

Salary Payment: Monthly

Notice Period: Statutory notice period during probation, increasing to 4 weeks following successful completion of probation

About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Daily Housekeeper-Cook to join a private household in Barnes, supporting a father and his two school-aged sons (ages 8 and 10).

This long-term position is ideal for a highly organised, proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining exceptional household standards and enjoys preparing healthy family meals. The family live in a modern, well-maintained five-bedroom home equipped with contemporary appliances and value a calm, tidy, and efficiently run household.

The children reside at the property on an alternate-week arrangement, creating a varied schedule. During the father’s childcare weeks, the household is naturally busier and requires greater support with family routines and meal preparation. During alternate weeks, the focus shifts towards housekeeping, organisation, and deep-cleaning projects.

The successful candidate will be confident managing the household independently, maintaining high standards throughout the home, and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the family.

Working Schedule The schedule will vary according to the family’s childcare arrangements:

• Childcare Weeks: Monday to Friday, approximately 07:00–19:00, providing support with household routines, meal preparation, and general household management.


• Non-Childcare Weeks: Approximately 4 hours per day, focused primarily on housekeeping, organisation, and deep-cleaning duties.

Across the month, the role averages approximately 40 working hours per week.

Key Responsibilities • Full housekeeping and daily upkeep of the property

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and clutter-free home environment


• Family laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, and putting clothing away


• Preparing healthy family dinners Monday to Friday


• Preparing nutritious snack boxes for the children


• Hoovering, dusting, polishing, and general household cleaning


• Deep-cleaning tasks during quieter weeks, including ovens, windows, and other periodic household maintenance


• Running household errands, including grocery shopping and purchasing household supplies


• Monitoring household organisation and proactively identifying tasks requiring attention


• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the family home

Candidate Requirements • Previous experience in a similar Housekeeper Cook position within a private household

• Strong cooking skills with the ability to prepare healthy, family-style meals


• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies, including gluten-free and egg-free cooking


• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and use initiative confidently


• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional at all times


• Positive, flexible, and service-oriented approach


• Comfortable working within a family environment with school-aged children


• Seeking a long-term position


• Residing within a reasonable commuting distance of Barnes, SW13

Additional Information • Enhanced DBS check required upon offer of employment.

• References will be required.


• This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for a dedicated Housekeeper Cook who enjoys creating a welcoming, organised, and well-run family home environment.

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