Family Meal Prep & Household Manager

Sage Haus•Woodside, CA

1d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Meal Prep & Household Manager will provide part-time support to a family of five in Woodside, California, working approximately 20 hours per week. The proposed schedule is Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $45–$50 per hour, based on experience, and the start date is ASAP. The primary priority is independently planning and preparing approximately five family dinners per week. The role also supports household organization, laundry, errands, inventory, vendor coordination, occasional childcare coverage, and pet care. The family is seeking a proactive, organized, dependable long-term partner who can manage priorities with limited direction and help make home life and family meals run smoothly. The household has three school-age children, a friendly Australian Mountain Doodle, and an onion allergy that must be accommodated. Weekly professional cleaners already service the home, and the household manager will work collaboratively with the Thursday cleaning team.

Requirements

Confidently align with family preferences and independently plan menus, grocery shop, and prepare multiple family dinners each week.
Excellent organizational skills and executive functioning, including the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Comfort around three active, school-age children and ability to provide occasional short periods of childcare coverage.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for household errands; mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related driving.
Comfort around dogs and willingness to assist with occasional pet care.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are preferred.
Submit an updated resume highlighting relevant experience and include three professional references with current contact information.
Finalists must complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

COVID-19 vaccination.
Flu vaccination.
Experience in family meal preparation, private household cooking, household management, family assistance, or hospitality.
A cooking style and experience planning family meals that can be described in the application.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of planning and preparing approximately five family dinners each week.
Create balanced weekly menus using fresh, whole-food ingredients and a variety of practical, child-appropriate meals.
Manage grocery lists, shopping, ingredient inventory, and pantry and refrigerator stock.
Prepare meals using fresh cooking, batch preparation, slow-cooker recipes, and make-ahead options; ensure dinners are ready to serve or need minimal finishing.
Carefully select ingredients and prepare food to accommodate the household onion allergy.
Batch-bake wholesome snacks such as muffins and banana bread.
Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and complete preparation and post-cooking cleanup.
Complete daily household resets, including kitchen counters, blankets, common areas, and general tidying.
Establish and maintain practical organizational systems and keep household spaces functional and orderly.
Manage laundry cycles during shifts, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothing.
Rotate bedroom linens weekly, refreshing one bedroom at a time as needed.
Support seasonal decluttering, organization, donation drop-offs, holiday decoration takedown, and other seasonal household projects.
Periodically deep-clean and organize the refrigerator and identify improvements to household routines.
Work collaboratively with the existing Thursday cleaning team.
Maintain an inventory of household essentials, including toiletries, laundry supplies, and groceries, and coordinate restocking through preferred retailers.
Pick up packages and mail, manage household returns and exchanges and dry cleaning, and assist with occasional gift shopping and special purchases.
Organize errands efficiently, track household needs, and communicate upcoming purchases or replenishment priorities.
Coordinate with household vendors, including pool service, gardening, and periodic pest control; serve as an on-site contact for scheduled visits when needed.
Communicate scheduling updates, follow up on outstanding household needs, monitor maintenance items, and flag concerns proactively.
Provide occasional short periods of childcare supervision during transitions between parents' evening schedules.
Engage the children in age-appropriate activities, encourage their participation in simple household responsibilities, and respect established parenting routines.
Assist with occasional family scheduling needs as mutually agreed upon.
Occasionally walk the family's dog, assist with groomer drop-offs and pickups, and support basic pet routines.
As trust and familiarity develop, assist with select calendar and scheduling needs, research travel or activity logistics, support occasional events or gifting, and take ownership of small household projects.
Adapt responsibilities as mutually agreed upon based on household priorities.