Job Title: Family Cook & Household Assistant (Shared Housekeeping/Childcare) on the UES of Manhattan!
Job Description:
Are you an energetic and organized individual with a passion for cooking and following recipes, a talent for keeping things clean and in order, and a love for children? We are seeking a dedicated and long-term Family Cook & Household Assistant to join our dynamic and welcoming family. This role is perfect for someone who loves a busy, fulfilling work environment and enjoys working with children.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include Cooking, Light Housekeeping (with a heavy focus geared towards the Kitchen), and helping with laundry and childcare (more of a "tag team" or "divide and conquer" strategy. The family is looking for a real team player!
***Experience and comfort following recipes is a must! Kosher cooking experience is a huge plus but not required.***
The family currently has a schedule that works for them as described below:
- Monday: Deep clean ovens and stove, food prep, cooking/baking, and assisting with children in the late afternoon.
- Tuesday: Deep clean fridges and freezers, dinner prep/cooking, and assisting with children.
- Wednesday: Food prep, washing/ironing linens and clothes, and assisting with children.
- Thursday: Extensive food prep and cooking for Shabbat, and assisting with children.
- Friday: Continued food prep and cooking for Shabbat, and assisting with children. Hours on Friday are 10 AM – 8 PM.
- Follow recipes and directions with ease.
- Assist the nanny and housekeeper with various tasks as needed, including organizational projects if time permits.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proactive, with a young energy.
- Flexible with hours, as needed, including early mornings, and late evenings, when requested. Overnights may be needed as well.
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally (Family has three major trips a year and several smaller trips).
- Honest, loyal, and trustworthy with a clean social media presence.
- Adaptable and able to work harmoniously with other household staff.
- Active and physically fit to handle the demands of the job.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
What Works Best for Our Family:
- Our kids, aged 8, 5, 3.5, and 1.75 years, enjoy having an energetic, active nanny.
- Flexibility for travel and varied work hours.
- Ability to work closely and effectively with other household staff.
- Commitment to a very long-term position.
Compensation and Benefits:
- $32 per hour.
- 2 weeks PTO
- Sick days
- Paid Holidays
If you are a proactive, energetic, and trustworthy individual looking for a rewarding and long-term position, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and become a vital part of our family’s daily life.
Requested Duration: Long-term
About the Family
Adults: 2
Children: 4
Current Staff: Full-time Nanny (works M-F, 8:00 am-7:00 pm), Full-time Housekeeper (works M-F, 9:00 am-7:00 pm)
Home SQFT: Approx. 3,800 Sq. Ft.
Position Responsibilities
- Shared Childcare: 04 Children, Ages 8 years, 5 years, 3.5 years and 1.5 years – Shared Childcare with Mom and other Nanny but will never have all 4 children alone.
- Shared Housekeeping: Shared Housekeeping Required – Mostly Kitchen-focused cleaning and maintenance as described above.
- Cooking: Help Start/Prep for Dinner, Plain Cooking Required, Family Meals, Kosher Cooking. – Experience and comfort following recipes is a must! Kosher cooking experience is a huge plus but not required.
- Laundry: Family Laundry
- Ironing: Yes
- Errands: Dry Cleaners; Post Office, Etc.
- Driving: Not Required
- Travel: Domestic and International Travel Required
Position Requirements
- Work Hours: M-TH: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM with flexibility to work extended hours, if needed.
- Languages: English – Must be able to communicate well in English
- Experience: 05 Years of Experience
- References: Minimum of 2 References
- Background: Background check upon a contingent offer of hire
- Personality Traits: Honest, Loving, Kind, Hard-Working, Proactive, Organized, Energetic, Loyal, Trustworthy, Friendly, Loves Children, Flexible, and Adaptable, Uses Great Judgment.