About this role
Overview
A warm and lively family in Prospect Heights is seeking a dog-friendly, part-time housekeeper/cook to support their home during the late afternoons and evenings. The family has two young children, ages 1 and 3, and two small, hypoallergenic dogs. The role includes daily support with meal preparation, kitchen reset, general evening tidying, and taking the dogs out for walks and bathroom breaks.
This position is not childcare-focused. Both children are typically still at school when the shift begins. There is also another service provider who supports the home twice per week for deeper cleans. The family is looking for someone with a calm, grounded presence who is comfortable working in an energetic household environment and can integrate naturally into the family’s daily rhythm.
The schedule will be five days per week. The family is open to candidates who want to come in six days a week.Typical working hours will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. For a five-day schedule, the preferred days are Sunday through Thursday. Some flexibility is appreciated due to the unpredictability of family life. There is no expectation to work when the family is out of town.The family would like to hire as soon as feasible
Responsibilities
- Assist with light prep and general tidying at the beginning of the shift.
Prepare and cook dinner for the family.
Clean and reset the kitchen after dinner.
Take the dogs out for walks and bathroom breaks.
Tidy and reset the living room after the children go to bed.
Occasionally prepare school lunches.
Complete occasional grocery runs as needed.
Qualifications
Warm, easygoing demeanor with calm, grounded energy.
Comfortable working in a lively household with young children present in the evenings.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to roll with changes as they arise.
Confident preparing simple, healthy meals in a home setting.
Comfortable integrating into an existing household routine and expectations.
Requirements
- US passport, Green Card or EAC
- Fluent English
Comfortable working in a dog-friendly household with two small dogs.
Comfortable supporting a pescatarian household (no meat).
Comfortable preparing healthy, Mediterranean- and Asian-inspired meals; recipes and guidance will often be provided.
Reliable, punctual, and respectful of household preferences.
Salary and Benefits
$50 per hour
- Guaranteed hours
PTO offered
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The housekeeper/cook will assist with meal preparation, kitchen cleaning, and general tidying in the evenings. They will also take care of the dogs and occasionally prepare school lunches.
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