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We are a busy and friendly family of four (two adults and two children, ages 11 and 9) seeking a dedicated and experienced housekeeper/cook. You will be responsible for full housekeeping of our home, family laundry, cooking nightly family dinners, and preparing kids' lunches for the following day. Additionally, occasional driving for errands and dropping off kids at their activities is also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Housekeeping
- Perform daily housekeeping duties to ensure all rooms (incl bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living areas) remain clean by sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, etc.
- Manage laundry tasks: washing, drying, folding and ironing (as needed) clothes and linens
- Put laundry away and ensure closets remain neat and organized
- Make beds, changing linens and keep closets organized closets
- Conduct regular deep cleaning of household areas on rotation
- Organize and tidy rooms, ensuring neat and orderly home
- Clean and sanitize surfaces, including countertops, appliances and bathrooms
- Keep track of household supplies and order replacements as needed
- Empty trash and recycling on a regular basis

Cooking
- Prepare nutritious, delicious dinners for the family each day
- Pack lunches for children for the following school day
- Cook healthy recipes you know, and be willing to learn new ones
- Maintain clean and organized kitchen area
- Keep dishes clean and put away, including loading/unloading the dishwasher, and hand washing certain dishes
- Keep track of grocery needs and order/pick up replacements as necessary
- Ensure pantry is organized and well stocked, ordering new items as necessary
- The family prefers a healthy diet and is looking for someone who is skilled in cooking healthy, child-friendly, and delicious meals.

Errands & Driving
- Run errands such as grocery shopping and dropping off/picking up dry cleaning
- Occasionally drive children to and from after school activities
- Care for our friendly doodle dog, including feeding

QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as a housekeeper and cook, preferably in a private home
- At least 2 references from families you've worked for
- Excellent cooking skills with the ability to prepare healthy and varied meals
- Strong organizational, time management and multitasking abilities
- Detail oriented and able to work independently
- Confident driver with more than 5 years driving experience
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Comfortable around pets and willing to assist with pet care.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Competent in English
- Good communication skills and ability to follow instruction
- Flexibility to adjust to the family's schedule and needs
- Pass stringent background checks
- What Works Best for the Family
- Warm personality, yet professional and efficient.
- Genuine love for housekeeping, cooking, and caring for a home
- The ideal candidate is warm, kind, responsible, honest, organized, reliable, and can maintain open communication with the family
- Someone with a positive attitude, who takes direction easily, but can also take initiative and anticipate the family's needs
- Someone who enjoys children and doesn't mind working with them occasionally

SCHEDULE
- Full time or part time: The general schedule for full-time would be Monday through Friday, 11am-7pm. For part-time it would be Monday through Friday, 2pm-7pm. The family is looking for the right person and is happy to accommodate either schedule
- Occasional evening or weekend hours
- Ability to communicate daily in person and via text

COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary based on experience: $1200 / week
- Vacation: 2 weeks paid time off, 6 major holidays paid off

Services

• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• General Rooms
• Dishes
• Refrigerator Cleaning
• Oven Cleaning

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