KO764- Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook- Upper East Side, NY

Overview:

A warm, busy, and loving family of four on the Upper East Side is seeking a seasoned, detail-oriented Housekeeper/Cook to join their household team.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. The family has two young children and two nannies, and is looking for someone who takes pride in creating and maintaining a beautiful, organized, and welcoming home.

Cooking is an important part of the role, but the family is not seeking a professional chef. They are looking for someone who enjoys cooking, is comfortable preparing everyday meals, and brings a positive attitude and willingness to help.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the day-to-day cleanliness and organization of the home 
• Handle the laundry and bedding

• Maintaining daily tidying and general cleanup 

• Daily housekeeping, tidying, and keeping spaces in meticulous order.

• Laundry, ironing, and general household upkeep.

• Preparing simple, delicious, family-friendly meals.

• Helping ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Assist with household organization projects as needed
• Perform deep cleaning of easily accessible areas as needed, including baseboards, behind furniture, and inside cabinets

Qualifications:

• Type A personality and invested in the well-being of the family 

• Experienced working in a private household.

• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

• Warm, kind, dependable, and trustworthy.

• Comfortable working in a home with young children and nannies.

• A team player with a wonderful attitude who takes pride in their work.

Requirements:

• Ability to keep a home running smoothly, take initiative, and genuinely love creating a clean, comfortable, and inviting environment.

• Genuine enthusiasm for the role and a high level of personal investment.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent household standards.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a private Housekeeper
• Three strong, verifiable professional references
• Non-smoker

Salary and Benefits:

• Compensation: $50-55/hour DOE
• Guaranteed Hours: 45 hours per week
• Overtime pay for hours over 40 in one week
• Health stipend