Full-Time Housekeeper & Chef with Childcare Experience in Park Slope (#2457)- Position Filled

Position Overview

We're seeking a skilled and versatile household professional to maintain our Park Slope home, prepare delicious meals, and provide occasional support for our 7th-grade daughter. This position focuses primarily on housekeeping (50%) and cooking (35%), with some childcare responsibilities (15%).

Job Details

  • Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

  • Hours: 35 hours weekly

  • Schedule: Flexible, including potential early mornings, evenings, and occasional overnights

  • Pay Rate: $35-40 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

  • Start Date: After September 30th

  • Travel: Occasional trips to Vermont and Nantucket

Primary Responsibilities

Housekeeping (50%)

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming home environment

  • Perform daily cleaning tasks (vacuuming, dusting, bathroom maintenance)

  • Manage laundry (washing, drying, folding, organizing clothes)

  • Oversee home organization and decluttering projects

  • Coordinate with other household service providers as needed

Culinary (35%)

  • Plan and prepare nutritious, varied meals for mother and daughter

  • Create weekly meal plans and manage grocery shopping

  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen

  • Prepare meals for storage and future use when appropriate

Childcare & Family Support (15%)

  • Provide occasional care for a 7th-grade child

  • Coordinate the child's schedule (after-school activities, appointments)

  • Run errands and manage household tasks

  • Be available for occasional overnight care

  • Assist during family travel to Vermont & Nantucket

Ideal Candidate Qualities

Professional Skills

  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Proactive and self-motivated work style

  • Independent decision-making capability

  • Experience managing household operations

Personal Attributes

  • Warm, professional demeanor

  • Strong communication skills

  • Flexibility and adaptability

  • Patience and understanding with pre-teens

  • Reliability and trustworthiness

Requirements

  • Proven experience in household management, professional housekeeping, or as a nanny/housekeeper

  • Childcare experience, particularly with middle school-aged children

  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record

  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • Excellent professional references

  • Willingness to undergo comprehensive background check

Benefits Package

  • Guaranteed hours

  • Paid sick leave and vacation time

  • Annual bonus potential

  • Paid Federal Holidays

  • Healthcare stipend

This position offers the opportunity to create a harmonious home environment while utilizing your housekeeping expertise and culinary skills. The ideal candidate will bring organization, warmth, and flexibility to our Park Slope household.