Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Chesterfield, MO

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

A part-time household support role for a busy family in Chesterfield, Missouri, with two working professionals and a young child. The position is scheduled for 12–15 hours per week, with 12 hours guaranteed, across three days per week. One primary workday is devoted to meal preparation, on Sunday or Monday; two additional workdays may be Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday afternoon, with flexible timing coordinated with the family. The role pays $28–$30 per hour and is scheduled to start the week of January 4, 2027. The position centers on taking ownership of weekly meal planning and preparation, including healthy meals and snacks, grocery coordination, and maintaining an orderly kitchen. It also supports the household through light tidying, organization projects, laundry and linen care, vendor coordination, seasonal outdoor upkeep as needed, and keeping the interiors of family vehicles clean and organized. The family values initiative, clear communication, discretion, warmth, sound judgment, reliability, and a lasting relationship based on mutual respect and consistency. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, maintain a smoke-free environment, and have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and a valid driver's license. Mileage reimbursement is provided for household-related driving during scheduled work hours. The role involves navigating stairs throughout the day. Candidates must be up to date on recommended vaccinations under American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including COVID-19 and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations. A fragrance-light approach is preferred, as is experience with cooking and meal preparation. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and a valid driver's license.
Must be able to navigate stairs throughout the day as part of the normal workflow.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations under American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, including COVID-19 and influenza, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Must complete a background check.
Should be proactive, adaptable, organized, and comfortable learning household systems and managing details.
Should communicate clearly, use sound judgment and discretion, and know when to check in before making decisions.
Should be warm, personable, focused, respectful of the family's time and routines, and reliable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cooking and meal preparation.
Professional background in cooking, meal preparation, or nutrition, or substantial hands-on experience preparing healthy, thoughtfully planned meals.
Understanding of macros, whole foods, and balanced nutrition.
A fragrance-light approach.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of weekly meal planning, preparation, and cooking, using one primary workday to prepare most of the family's meals for the week.
Prepare healthy, high-protein, lower-carbohydrate meals for the adults, taking the family's preferences, macros, whole foods, and balanced nutrition into account.
Prepare fresh, healthy grab-and-go snacks and convenient options for the family, including age-appropriate options for the young child.
Manage meal-related grocery needs, including planning, online ordering, in-person shopping, and stocking ingredients appropriately.
Wash, chop, prepare, and organize fresh fruits and vegetables so ingredients and healthy options are ready throughout the week.
Batch-prepare proteins and versatile meal components to make assembling meals convenient.
Clean, organize, and reset the kitchen after meal preparation and cooking.
Perform daily household resets and light tidying, including dishes, countertops, surfaces, and high-traffic areas.
Keep common areas neat, orderly, and welcoming.
Refine existing household organization systems and develop new systems to improve functionality and order.
Take ownership of organization projects as needed, including closets, kitchen spaces, and children's toys.
Manage household laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothing.
Iron and provide special care for button-downs and specialty garments.
Maintain a regular linen rotation and keep laundry areas tidy, organized, and well-stocked.
Act as a household point of contact for cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and other service providers.
Research vendors, gather quotes, and coordinate scheduling for household repairs and maintenance.
Assist with seasonal upkeep of outdoor spaces as needed.
Keep the interiors of family vehicles clean and organized.