Head Housekeeper - Penrith, United Kingdom - Edenhall Estate

Edenhall Estate

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Penrith, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Live out Housekeeper, Penrith(CA11)
Live out, proactive, flexible Housekeeper/Cook required near Penrith, Cumbria. Part time 3-5 days per week (25 hours min.) Start ASAP. Salary £15 Gross Per hour

Experienced and friendly housekeeper sought to look after a family home.

We are looking for a flexible all rounder, someone who is friendly, dependable, discrete and proactive - who takes pride in their work and is happy to work around a bustling, busy household.

Previous housekeeping skills are required along with private chef skills.

Usual hours will be between , Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, depending on whether owner is in residence. Flexibility is key

You will be joining a committed and cheerful team here at the Estate.

The Role

A housekeeper cook will have the same responsibilities as a housekeeper but with the extra responsibility of preparing dinner parties and meals for the household when needed.

They will take care of the house, ensuring that it is always clean, neat and tidy. There is special attention needed to prepare and cook for private dinner parties and when the family are entertaining.

Duties may include:

Hands on Housekeeping, cleaning and tidying to a high standard
Laundry, washing and ironing
Changing beds
Cooking

- must be comfortable and happy to help cook for familydinners and gatherings to a high standard

Organising and running the house working closely with the estateteam
Running errands and some household shopping on occasion
Feeding and exercising pets
Watering household plants and making sure pathways and steps areclean and tidy
Carrying out any other tasks that the employer may reasonably ask
Energetic attitude
The ability to selfmotivate in a changeable environment
Driving essential, must have own car to get to the property, expenseswill be paid if used for work purposes ( E.g. shopping / errands)
Must have proven experience in private dinning / cooking
Must be used to working in a fast past envuironment that can changeon a day to day basis