Housekeeper/Cook, Full-Time - Society Staffing

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.

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SOCIETY STAFFING
379 West Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012
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