JB068 - Full-Time Executive Housekeeper/Cook- Upper East Side
About The Position
A warm and busy household in Upper East Side is seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Cook for a live-out position. The schedule is Friday through Monday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. The home already has a separate cleaning professional who handles heavy cleaning on Mondays, so this role is focused on maintaining cleanliness the rest of the week rather than deep cleaning. The family prioritizes healthy, home cooked food and is open to guiding the right candidate on their preferences if needed. The household employer is Brazilian, and familiarity with or openness to that cultural context is helpful for the role.
Requirements
- Prior housekeeping and/or cooking experience in a private home
- Comfortable preparing healthy meals or willing to learn
- Portuguese speaking, a plus
- Strong verifiable references
- Legal to work in the US
Nice To Haves
- Detail-oriented
- Comfortable maintaining a home without needing heavy cleaning duties
- Eager to learn a healthy, family-style approach to meals
- Comfortable adapting to the household’s cultural preferences and routines
- Familiarity with or openness to Brazilian cultural context
Responsibilities
- Light and maintenance housekeeping throughout the week (not deep cleaning)
- Preparing breakfast daily
- Preparing a light lunch once a week for the lady of the house
- Cooking healthy meals, or willingness to learn the family’s preferred healthy cooking style
- General tidying and upkeep to keep the home comfortable between the heavy cleaning days
Benefits
- PTO
- sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
