Monster

Housekeeper/Cook, Full-Time

Society Staffing

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animal Care, Childcare, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Dry Cleaning, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laundry, Mail Processing, Meal Plans, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, Telephone Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
23 days ago

Housekeeper/Cook, Full-Time

Division: Domestic Hospitality
Red ID: R4160854114 

Location: New York, NY 10128
Salary: $35 - $40 per hour

Schedule:

  • Weekday afternoons (2 PM – 8 PM, flexible on end time).
  • Flexibility for occasional weekends as needed.

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Days

Job Description:
A private family of five (two adults and three children, ages 5, 10, and 13) on the Upper East Side of NYC seeks a dedicated and experienced full-time, live-out Housekeeper/Cook. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and flexible, with a proactive attitude and a passion for maintaining a warm, welcoming home.


Responsibilities:

  • Daily cleaning, tidying, and maintenance of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces.
  • Organization of closets, cabinets, and storage areas.
  • Laundry and ironing, including delicate fabrics and steam pressing.
  • Seasonal closet organization and coordinating dry cleaning pickups and drop-offs.
  • Handling miscellaneous tasks such as opening packages, sorting mail, and gift wrapping.
  • Organizing children’s clothing and packing/unpacking for trips.
  • Pet care for a 1.5-year-old fully housetrained puppy.
  • Managing household supplies and inventory, placing orders, or running errands as needed.

Cooking Duties:

  • Preparing simple, healthy, well-balanced meals for the family, focusing on fresh ingredients.
  • Meal planning and grocery shopping.
  • Cleaning and organizing the kitchen after meals.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Running occasional errands as needed.
  • Assisting with family events, including tablescape preparation, flower arranging, coat organization, and serving drinks/hors d'oeuvres.
  • Providing flexibility to work some weekends, if required.
  • Overseeing vendors and contractors working in the home.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of experience as a housekeeper/cook in a private home.
  • Excellent cooking skills with the ability to accommodate family preferences.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Flexibility in schedule, including occasional weekend availability.
  • Comfort working in a home with children and pets, respecting family routines.
  • Experience caring for fine furnishings, antiques, china, silver, marble floors, and artwork.
  • Valid U.S. work authorization.
  • Strong telephone and communication skills.
  • Experience assisting with parties, formal dinners, and events, including formal dinner service.
  • Childcare assistance experience, including school drop-offs/pickups and nanny support.

SOCIETY STAFFING
379 West Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012
Agency DCA License #2008231

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Society Staffing