Job Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced housekeeper who loves cooking and can work without supervision. The role will be working for a single principle in her second home based in Buckinghamshire. The client primarily visits on weekends but may occasionally spend more time at the residence in the summer. Working in conjunction with a House Manager/Butler and cleaning staff, you will be on hand to prepare daily meals for the principal when they are in residence. The family has a very friendly dog who will only be in residence when the principle is
Job specification:
• When the family are in residence, you will cook breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Assist with catering for events, such as dinner parties or special occasions
• Cooking using fresh produce from the vegetable garden
• Planning and presenting menus
• Shopping for ingredients
• Budgeting and expense tracking
• Ensuring stock is fresh and fit for consumption and kept at acceptable levels
• Keeping track of kitchen supplies
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• Ensuring a sanitary environment
• Assist with housekeeping duties – no laundry or ironing
Candidate specification:
• Proven longevity in a similar role in a private household
• Must be self-driven, organised and able to work in home where the principles are not in full time residence
• Good communication skills, able to work alongside other members of staff
• Pet friendly
• The position requires flexibility, on occasion with days off (you will always have 2 days off each week, but they may not be the same each week) and hours worked
• Discreet and professional
• Confident cook and confident with all aspects of general housekeeping
Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage
How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected] Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.