Live-In Family Assistant/Cook – Southampton, NY & Vero Beach, FL
Salary: $1,400/week
Schedule: Flexible, 40 hours/week over 7 days (varies by week)
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Summers in Southampton, NY; winters in Vero Beach, FL
Benefits: PTO, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
A warm, private couple is seeking a flexible, trustworthy live-in Family Assistant/Cook to join their household. The couple splits time between their homes in Southampton and Vero Beach. They live with three beloved rescue dogs, so a genuine love for animals is essential.
About the Household:
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Couple + 3 dogs (require medication, daily walks, and feeding twice per day)
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Adult children visit occasionally
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Vegan household – no meat, dairy, or animal products
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Regularly shop local farmers markets for fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables
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Housekeeper employed (2x/week) for deep cleaning
Primary Responsibilities:
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Prepare fresh, healthy vegan meals, smoothies, and salads
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Keep the kitchen and home tidy and organized
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Light daily housekeeping (vacuuming, tidying, making beds, light laundry)
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Grocery and farmers market shopping
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Pet care: walking dogs, feeding, administering medication when needed
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Occasional errands and household organization
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Support daily routines and ensure smooth household flow
Ideal Candidate:
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Kind, calm, and trustworthy with a positive, can-do attitude
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Experienced with private households and comfortable living in and able to travel
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Animal lover, especially dogs
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Confident home cook (vegan or health-conscious cooking preferred)
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Flexible and self-sufficient – able to adjust to changing schedules
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Strong, verifiable references from previous long-term employers (required)
Additional Details:
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Couple travels between NY and FL homes; candidate must be willing and able to travel with them
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Flexible time off; schedule varies based on family travel
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Employer is managing rheumatoid arthritis and seeks help to make daily life easier