House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support
About The Position
This is a part-time role (16-20 hours per week, with potential to grow into full-time) for a House Manager & Family Assistant with a focus on meal preparation. The position is flexible within Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, self-directed professional who brings warmth, structure, and genuine care to their work. They should be proactive in assessing household needs, creating and maintaining systems for efficiency, and contributing to a peaceful and balanced home environment. A strong aptitude for kitchen tasks, including meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking, is essential, with a preference for preparing nutritious Mediterranean-inspired meals. Dependability, punctuality, and a proactive approach to anticipating needs are highly valued. The role emphasizes building a long-term partnership with the family, aiming to become a trusted household partner who takes pride in enhancing the family's quality of life and creating a thriving home environment. The family is currently in an apartment and planning a home renovation and move in the coming year, requiring support in managing this transition.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
- Fragrance-free.
- Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and flu), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Spanish or Farsi speaking is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Follow a Mediterranean dietary framework: fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and fish; no sugar, no repeated meals, no leftovers
- Prepare lunch for one adult + our daughter up to 5 days per week
- Provide dinner support 2–3 times per week through fresh meal, batch cooking, or meal prep (washing / chopping veggies and proteins) for the family
- Manage Amazon Fresh and household delivery orders
- Grocery shopping as needed
- Kitchen cleanup and maintenance after meal prep sessions
- Maintain and build upon household organization systems; keep the home running smoothly day to day
- Daily resets: tidy surfaces, pick up toys, vacuum high-traffic areas, light bathroom and kitchen cleaning
- Prepare home ahead of house cleaner
- Weekly fridge refresh: remove expired items, reorganize
- Maintain pantry organization system after grocery restocking
- Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors as needed
- Be present and serve as point of contact for scheduled home service visits (HVAC, etc.)
- Seasonal clothing, décor, and bedding swaps
- Toy and book rotation
- Event and guest prep, including annual birthday party and occasional hosting
- Packing and unpacking for family travel, with special attention to toddler gear
- Clean humidifiers and air purifiers
- Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry for the full household
- Weekly linen and towel rotation
- Occasional ironing and steaming; special garment care as needed
- Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
- Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Manage running supply lists and recurring subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target), including diapers and wipes
- Handle returns, dry cleaning, and occasional gift shopping
- Mail and package handling
- Break down boxes
- Occasional deep cleans: refrigerator, oven, baseboards
- Organizational projects for toys, baby gear, and pantry
- Storage room organization and decluttering
- Support with future move coordination: packing, storage clean-out, and listing items for sale
- Light supervision and backup childcare as needed
- Occasional weekend babysitting for date nights; future overnight coverage as the relationship grows
- School pickup and drop-off
- Backpack and snack prep as the child transitions to school age
- Access to and management of the shared family calendar; add relevant appointments and activities as needed
- Event and appointment coordination on an as-needed basis
- Occasional interior cleaning and refreshing of the family vehicle
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
