House Manager with Meal Prep Focus

Sage Haus•Woodstock, ON

2d•CA$30 - CA$35•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time House Manager position focusing on meal preparation, laundry, and general household tidying to support a busy family with three young children and a fourth on the way. The role is designed to provide behind-the-scenes support, allowing the mother to focus more on the children. The family values healthy habits, home-cooked meals, and smooth household routines. The position will initially be based in Woodstock, Ontario, and will transition to Thorndale, Ontario, around December/January. The role requires someone who enjoys bringing calm, order, and care into a home and takes pride in making everyday life easier for others. The family utilizes a cleaning company for deep cleans, so this role will not focus on that aspect.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
Fragrance-free and hygienic: no perfumes, heavy fabric softeners, scented body products, fake nails, etc.
Emotionally Intelligent & Intuitive
Warm but Clear on Boundaries
Proactive & Anticipatory
Reliable & Consistent
Respectful, Discreet & Trustworthy
Aligned with a Health-Conscious Lifestyle

Nice To Haves

Food Handler Safety Certification preferred; family is willing to support obtaining upon hire.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred; family is willing to support obtaining upon hire.

Responsibilities

Full ownership of laundry from start to finish — washing, drying, folding, and putting away.
High-volume household laundry including multiple daily outfit changes for young children, athletic wear, work uniforms, and evening clothing.
Ironing and steaming as needed.
Weekly rotation of bedding and bathroom towels.
Maintain a tidy, well-stocked laundry area.
Receive grocery deliveries and put away according to family preferences.
Assist with ingredient prep: chopping, marinating, grilling, measuring.
Prepare simple weekday lunches for adults and children.
Batch-cook two weekend meals to serve as family dinners.
Comfortable using a barbecue and following recipes.
Assist with kitchen clean-up and day-to-day kitchen maintenance.
May incorporate grocery pickup into responsibilities after the family's move.
Daily reset of the home including dishes, vacuuming high traffic areas, taking out trash/recycling, wiping down kitchen island, tidying mudroom, toy area, and general surfaces.
Ensure fresh hand towels and bath mats throughout bathrooms.
Help establish organizational systems in the new home and maintain existing ones.
Manage fridge and pantry: weekly wipe-down, rotation of items, and proactive removal of anything expiring.
Assist with seasonal tasks: clothing swaps, washing and storing seasonal gear and outerwear.
Change batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries on a regular cadence.
Indoor plant care.
Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel.
Proactively track and add items to the household shopping list as supplies run low.
Receive packages, sort mail, and break down and organize recycling.
Coordinate donation drop-offs as needed.
Light errands using personal vehicle like returns and dry cleaning.
Light back-up childcare only - stepping in briefly if the primary caregiver needs to step out for a short errand.
Prep backpacks, unload/reload lunches, school clothing, and snacks as part of the daily routine.
Periodic deep cleans of the fridge, pantry, and high-traffic storage areas.
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers when they come out of seasonal use.
Assist with holiday, event, and guest prep.
Organizational projects as needed (toy storage, gear, garage, etc.).
Occasional vehicle cleanout and general tidiness.
Be present to let in and oversee the weekly cleaning crew; serve as the point person for cleaner questions.
Let in contractors and service providers as needed; flag any maintenance concerns to the family.
Outdoor reset as part of daily routine: ensure deck cushions are out when appropriate and stored before weather changes.