Holiday Cook / Family Assistant – Aspen, CO

J Danielle•Aspen, CO

8d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A wonderful family visiting Aspen, Colorado over the holiday season is seeking a warm, capable, and experienced Holiday Cook / Family Assistant to support a special family reunion and holiday celebration. The ideal candidate is first and foremost a great cook who is comfortable preparing meals for both children and adults, while also being happy to pitch in with family support, shopping, errands, children, and occasional holiday entertaining. This is a fun, busy household environment with multiple family members and children ranging in age from 7–15. Grandparents will also be present to assist with the children, so this is not a traditional nanny position. The primary focus will be cooking and helping the family have an enjoyable, well-organized holiday. The Holiday Cook / Family Assistant will prepare fresh meals for the family throughout their Aspen stay, assist with grocery shopping and meal planning, and provide general family support as needed. The family is flexible regarding meals and is open to food that works for both children and adults. On some days, the family may choose to cater or order out, in which case the candidate will help with food setup, serving, and cleanup. The property has housekeeping services, so housekeepers will handle the primary post-dinner cleaning. The candidate should simply be comfortable keeping the kitchen and food-preparation areas organized and assisting with reasonable meal-related cleanup.

Requirements

Strong professional cooking experience with excellent references.
Must genuinely enjoy cooking and take pride in preparing great food.
Comfortable preparing meals for both adults and children.
Experience working with families, children, or private households strongly preferred.
Comfortable working with multiple children and extended family members.
Calm, flexible, upbeat, and able to adapt in a busy holiday environment.
Proactive and self-sufficient while also comfortable taking direction.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Vetted professional references required.
Advanced third-party background check required ($60 paid by client).
Livescan/background screening may also be completed as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large families, private households, vacation homes, family reunions, or busy holiday gatherings would be especially helpful.
An excellent cook who enjoys preparing food for different ages and preferences.
Understands that holiday schedules can change from day to day.
Happy to pitch in with errands, shopping, family assistance, and entertaining.

Responsibilities

Prepare fresh, delicious meals for children and adults.
Plan meals around the family's preferences and daily activities.
Prepare simple, kid-friendly options for younger children who may be selective about foods and textures.
Prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, or other meals as needed during scheduled hours.
Cook from scratch when appropriate.
Coordinate menus and meal timing with the family.
Grocery shop and source ingredients.
Keep the kitchen organized during meal preparation.
Assist with food setup and presentation when meals are catered or ordered in.
Assist with reasonable kitchen cleanup following meals.
Provide general support with children ages 7–15 as needed.
Assist with activities, supervision, transitions, and general family needs.
Work collaboratively with grandparents and other family members.
Provide additional support during busy holiday days and family activities.
Be comfortable working with children who may have additional support needs.
Grocery shopping and food sourcing.
Pick up prepared food, catering, or other items as needed.
Run local errands and assist with holiday-related shopping.
Drive children or family members as needed, when appropriate.
Assist with holiday meals and family celebrations.
Help set up food and beverages for catered or ordered-in meals.
Assist with serving and maintaining a smooth meal experience.
Support informal entertaining and family gatherings.
Help organize the kitchen and dining areas following meals.