House Manager / Family Assistant with Meal Prep
About The Position
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive House Manager / Family Assistant to support our active family in Irvine, CA. This part-time role (20-25 hours per week) focuses on managing household operations, providing family support, and assisting with meal preparation to ensure our home runs smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, exceptional organizational skills, and a genuine enjoyment of working in a private household setting. You will be responsible for maintaining household systems, supporting the children's routines, managing errands, and preparing ingredients to simplify weeknight cooking. Adaptability and resourcefulness are key, especially as we prepare for a kitchen remodel. We are looking for a professional who understands healthy boundaries and can anticipate needs without constant direction, allowing the family to focus on quality time together.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation
- CPR and First Aid certification (willing to obtain)
- General vaccinations
- Maintain a smoke-free environment
- Experience with children strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience with meal planning and preparation
- Familiarity with Skylight calendar
- Adaptability and resourcefulness for kitchen remodel transition
- Ability to work independently with confidence
- Professionalism, healthy boundaries, and discretion
Responsibilities
- Create and/or maintain household organization systems.
- Perform daily resets and prepare the home for cleaners.
- Light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
- Assist with post-holiday event tasks.
- Perform indoor plant care.
- Manage and organize batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
- Oversee routine appliance maintenance, including vacuum upkeep, dishwasher cleaning cycles, and other preventative care.
- Provide light supervision or back-up childcare.
- Prepare backpacks, clothing, snacks, lunch, and water bottles for children.
- Run kid-related errands.
- Manage and create the list for home deep cleans (fridge, oven) and monitor quality.
- Refresh garage and entryway.
- Clean humidifiers, air purifiers, and air filters.
- Undertake organizational projects for toys and gear.
- Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
- Manage running household supply lists.
- Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target).
- Handle returns and gift shopping.
- Manage mail and package handling.
- Break down boxes.
- Partner with the family on weekly meal planning.
- Maintain the Skylight meal plan.
- Manage fridge/freezer/pantry inventory.
- Prep ingredients for weeknight cooking, such as washing/chopping produce and trimming/marinating proteins.
- Prep recipe components ahead of time.
- Prepare kid lunches and snacks.
- Make occasional family-friendly items like muffins, breakfast items, and healthy snacks.
- Assist with simple meals as needed.
- Perform kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
- Wash, fold, and organize laundry.
- Manage linen rotation.
- Keep laundry areas tidy and well-stocked.
- Oversee cleaners and contractors.
- Research and coordinate repairs and quotes.
- Manage outdoor spaces, including covering/uncovering and dusting patio furniture.
- Manage household schedules using the Skylight calendar.
- Handle administrative and personal assistant support tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
