NR NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER/FAMILY COOK
Live out or Live in.
NR NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE
Essential Requirements: Experienced housekeeper capable to lead a small team. Confident cooking family style meals. Attention to detail with experience in the care of fine furniture, art work, fabrics and special finishes. Ability to work 5 days per week including weekends. Driver and Non Smoker essential.
Weekend country residence of long-term clients requires a flexible Housekeeper-Cook to join an established team.
Primary role is to ensure the property is maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness and that all staff are informed of tasks and order in which to complete them. You will liaise with the Housemanager to enable a smooth and efficient day to day running of the residence.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Weekend Cooking – Friday evening through to Monday morning breakfast. Pre prepared dishes that the principals can reheat, a good Sunday roast, fresh family style dishes ie soups, lasagne, fish pie, salads etc. Meals are usually buffet style. You will plan menus, local food shopping etc in conjunction with the Housemanager.
Housekeeping
Servicing and cleaning of all rooms whilst the family are not in residence.
Laundry including washing and ironing, care of wardrobes and preparing dry cleaning lists.
Turning down beds, bed making and servicing of bathrooms.
Setting and laying of tables.
Driving errands as required.
Maintaining a cleaning schedule and liaising with the daily cleaners regarding their daily duties.
At weekends the housekeeper is the only staff member on duty, therefore depending on if the family are in residence will manage your own workload accordingly between cooking and housekeeping duties.
Daily working hours approx. 6.30am to 2.30pm or 7am to 3pm with flexibility.
Salary negotiable depending on previous experience. 2 days off mid week. Driver & non smoker essential.
For Residential Candidates 3 bedroom cottage on the Estate is available. Partner to follow own occupation and well behaved dog considered. (HU4044B)
JOB REF: HU4044B