Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus • Chicago, IL

5d • $33 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, down-to-earth family of four in Chicago (Bucktown) seeking a part-time Family Assistant to support our household and provide meal prep. With one parent beginning an intensive medical fellowship and the other returning to a hybrid professional role, we need a capable, proactive professional to help our household run smoothly. The ideal candidate will take ownership of household tasks such as grocery stocking, meal preparation, children's laundry, and organizing. While the primary focus is on household efficiency, there will be opportunities for light childcare support, including daycare pickups, occasional date nights, sick days, or schedule gaps. We value reliability, organization, and a proactive approach to reducing the family's mental load. This is a long-term fit for someone who takes pride in being dependable and enjoys supporting a busy family behind the scenes.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Fragrance-free preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain upon hire (cost covered by family).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous experience as a House Manager, Family Assistant, Household Manager, Nanny/Family Assistant, or in a similarly self-directed support role is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with exceptional organizational skills, strong initiative, and relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Proactive and self-directed.
• Understands the role is to make life easier for a busy family.
• Highly reliable and dependable.
• Enjoys creating and maintaining systems.
• Comfortable balancing household management and childcare support.
• Warm, calm, and approachable with young children, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Detail-oriented, especially regarding food preparation, kitchen organization, and food safety.
• Adaptable and comfortable working around changing schedules.
• Appreciates working in a home that already has systems in place and support services established.

Responsibilities

• Prepare approximately 4 dinners per week in a ready-to-eat or easy-reheat state.
• Batch-cook breakfast items such as egg bites and breakfast burritos (approximately 2 options per week).
• Grocery shopping, both in-person and via delivery, based on family preferences.
• Follow and maintain allergy protocols: nut-free for the full family, no sunflower seed butter or sesame for the boys, and awareness of a potential avocado sensitivity for one child.
• Kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
• Wash, fold, and organize the boys' laundry approximately twice per week.
• Change and launder the boys' sheets weekly.
• Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area.
• Put away dry cleaning and returned clothing items.
• Daily kitchen resets, light tidying, dishes, and surface wipe-downs.
• Manage seasonal clothing swaps and sizing transitions for the boys.
• Coordinate donation drop-offs as needed.
• Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed.
• Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers in the boys' room during winter months.
• Prepare home for cleaners and support general household flow.
• Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies.
• Manage running shopping lists and household Amazon orders and subscriptions.
• Handle returns, pharmacy runs, and other local errands as needed.
• Bring in mail and packages; break down boxes.
• Be present on-site for contractors, cleaners, or service providers when parents are unavailable.
• Research vendors and gather quotes for home repairs or projects as needed.
• Assist with outdoor plant care during summer months.
• Maintain visibility into the family calendar to support meal planning and scheduling.
• Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards) when time allows.
• Ongoing organizational projects as assigned.
• Holiday decor and closet organization as needed.
• School pickup and drop-off as needed.
• Light supervision and backup childcare when parents are unavailable.
• Date night and occasional overnight support (not expected regularly, but welcomed).
• Packing and unpacking for family travel (primarily the boys).

Benefits

• Compensation: $33–$38 per hour, based on experience
• Cost of CPR and First Aid certification covered by family if obtained upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed