ME399 - Live-In Housekeeper/Cook - Westchester, NY

British American Household Staffing•Town/Village of Harrison, NY

1d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

A warm family of four—a couple, 14-year-old twins, and a friendly large dog—is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Live-In Housekeeper/Cook. The position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day care of the family’s approximately 8,000-square-foot, six-bedroom residence in Purchase, New York, with occasional work at their Manhattan apartment. The family splits its time between Westchester and Manhattan and seeks someone who can take ownership of the home, prepare simple family meals, and provide light household oversight while the principals are away. This is primarily a housekeeping and cooking position, not a formal house manager or private chef role. The family plans dinners and provides recipes; meals are generally straightforward, healthy family dinners prepared three to four evenings per week, with occasional simple breakfasts or lunches. The role also includes laundry, light ironing, kitchen upkeep, attending to deliveries and service appointments, letting vendors and contractors in, monitoring work, and communicating relevant information to the principals. The candidate should be proactive, independent, thorough, and attentive to detail. The position is live-in, and the family strongly prefers that the candidate make the home their primary residence and remain overnight on days off, particularly while the family is in Manhattan and the dog is at home. This is a strong preference, not an absolute requirement. Professional dog walkers handle regular walks; the candidate should be comfortable with the dog and let her outside periodically into the fenced yard. Occasional domestic travel between the Purchase home and the Manhattan apartment may be required. The schedule is 44 guaranteed hours per week, generally Friday through the weekend, with two weekdays off to be mutually agreed upon. Friday and weekend coverage are especially important. Compensation is $45–$50 per hour depending on experience, with time-and-a-half for hours above 44 per week and for holidays worked. The position is paid legally on the books and includes a healthcare stipend and two weeks of paid vacation annually; the family selects one vacation week and the candidate selects the other. Major holidays are off. The family seeks a long-term candidate who will become a trusted presence in the household.

Requirements

Prior professional housekeeping experience in a private home.
Strong cooking skills and the ability to confidently follow recipes.
Excellent, verifiable references.
Valid driver’s license.
Comfort driving in the suburbs; Manhattan driving is not required.
Comfort around a large, friendly dog.
Comfort with a live-in arrangement.
Extremely trustworthy, reliable, and dedicated to the work.
Non-smoker; no vaping or drug use.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for a larger residence is strongly preferred.
A warm, kind, friendly, discreet, and professional manner.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
Thorough and conscientious, with pride in maintaining a home and attention to small details.
Calm and low-key, respectful of the family’s privacy, and comfortable taking responsibility for the home while the principals are away.
Willingness to make the family home a primary residence and remain overnight on days off; this is a strong preference rather than an absolute requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide full-charge housekeeping and general upkeep of the approximately 8,000-square-foot Purchase residence.
Provide housekeeping and upkeep of the family’s Manhattan apartment as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning household.
Handle laundry and light ironing.
Prepare approximately three to four family dinners per week using family-provided recipes and meal plans.
Prepare occasional simple breakfasts or lunches as needed.
Accommodate differing family preferences, including preparing two different proteins for a meal when necessary.
Keep the kitchen clean and organized.
Be present for household deliveries and service appointments.
Admit contractors and vendors, monitor work being completed, record relevant information, and communicate it to the principals.
Handle small practical household tasks as they arise.
Proactively notice and address household needs with minimal direction.
Provide occasional domestic travel between the Purchase residence and the Manhattan apartment.
Let the family’s dog outside periodically into the fenced yard and be comfortable in the dog’s company.