House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)
About The Position
We are a warm, close-knit family of five living in San Marcos, CA, seeking a part-time House Manager & Family Assistant to help with meal preparation and general household organization. Our household has a relaxed but active rhythm, and we are looking for someone who can bring a gentle sense of order without disrupting the natural flow of our home. While we have cleaning support, the focus of this role is on keeping things running smoothly day-to-day, with a significant emphasis on meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation. We value privacy, trust, and respect, and are looking for a proactive, collaborative, and independent individual who can become a trusted presence in our household. This role involves partnering with the family to build thoughtful systems and routines, taking initiative, and communicating effectively. A key aspect of the role will be supporting a school-age child, providing attention, connection, and support. The ideal candidate is a solid home cook, organized, reliable, discreet, patient, encouraging, and comfortable connecting with children of various ages.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
- Comfortable working around cats.
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to bring calm, grounded energy and a proactive but collaborative approach.
- Ability to take initiative and confidently move things forward, while also being comfortable taking direction, asking questions, and working together.
- Ability to notice what needs to be done and either take care of it independently or bring it to our attention when collaboration is needed.
- Clear communication skills.
- Ability to balance ownership with flexibility.
- Comfortable shifting between independent tasks and collaborative planning.
- Solid home cook who genuinely enjoys meal planning, grocery shopping, and batch prepping.
- Organized by nature.
- Reliable, discreet, and deeply respectful of personal space.
- Patient, encouraging, and comfortable connecting with children at different ages and stages.
- Ability to provide attention, connection, and support to a 12-year-old.
- Ability to bring a steady, positive presence and understand the importance of building trust, adapting to the family's needs, and becoming a valued part of the household rhythm.
Responsibilities
- Plan, shop for, and prepare 3 dinners and 2–3 lunches per week
- Batch cook when appropriate to set the family up for the week
- Accommodate dietary preferences, including vegetarian needs
- Maintain kitchen inventory and grocery lists
- Handle grocery shopping and related errands as needed
- Daily resets and tidying of high-traffic areas, surfaces, and dishes
- Create and maintain household organization systems that work for the whole family
- Support a school-age family member in building organizational habits, with patience and a calm, encouraging approach
- Handle mail and package management, including breaking down boxes
- Donation drop-offs as needed
- Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the household
- Manage linens, and steam or iron as needed
- Light supervision and backup childcare for a school-age child as needed
- Occasional driving for pickups and drop-offs
- Support with event, holiday, and guest preparation
- Occasional pet sitting when the family travels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
