We are seeking a family cook to support a family of five with three energetic children, living a busy London lifestyle in a 6-bedroom home with a garden. You will join our household team of four (Housekeeper, part-time Housekeeper, Nanny) to manage meal planning, preparation, cooking, kitchen management, and support with childcare and housekeeping as needed., you will manage planning, ordering, preparation and cooking of all meals with fresh, quality ingredients for the family, guests and wider household team. Alongside this, you’ll be in charge of keeping the kitchen and pantry clean, tidy and well stocked and have the skills, experience and willingness to be flexible in providing childcare support as well and housekeeping support if there are team absences.
Duties Outlined not limited to :
- Plan, prepare, and cook meals daily for the family and household team, including healthy snacks and weekly treats.
- Menu planning, shopping, and sourcing fresh ingredients, considering allergies/intolerances.
- Serve and clear meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, stock, and appliance cleanliness.
- Occasionally prepare meals for guests or dinner parties.
- Prepare fresh fruits & vegetable crudites
- Liaise with the family to menu plan, prepare shopping lists and make food orders, sourcing
- fresh, quality ingredients (both online and local produce
- Cover gaps in the Nanny rota, including school runs, playdates, bedtime routines, and ad hoc babysitting.
- Ensure children’s safety, wellbeing, and engagement in daily activities.
- Assist with childcare during family travel.
- Support with laundry and household tasks when the team is absent.
- Assist with packing, travel logistics, and tasks before and after trips abroad.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and household safety.
- Follow home security procedures, including alarms and guest protocols.
Travel
- As and when required, accompany the family on trips overseas
- Assist with any preparation in advance of the trip such as packing
- Ensure your passport and other travel related documents are valid prior to the departure
- date
- Accompany the children on flights
- Assist with childcare and babysitting duties and other errands as and when required for the
- duration of the trip
- Assist with any tasks after family return from travelling such as unpacking
Person Specification
- Previous experience in a similar role with a passion for cooking.
- Flexible, energetic, hands-on, and team-oriented with a positive approach.
- Reliable, discreet, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
- Calm under pressure, proactive, and attentive to detail.
- Well-presented, a positive role model for children, and committed to high standards.
Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills with a highly communicative approach, along with strong
- planning and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team focused, supportive and hands on, ‘muck in’
- approach
- Pro-active with lots of initiative, creativity and the ability to look ahead and anticipate future
- requirements
- The ability to stay calm under pressure, with a flexible approach to be able to cope with
- unexpected situations
- The ability to maintain high professional standards whilst in an informal setting and a
- responsible and punctual attitude to work
- A well-presented and positive role model for the children
- Fluent in English, valid driving licence, and passport.
- References and willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
- Health & Safety/Food Hygiene certificates desirable.
Location: Kensington, Central London
Working Pattern: Mon–Thu 12:00–19:30, Fri 10:30–20:30, occasional weekends and travel
Salary :£47k plus – please state your salary expectations
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