Job Title: Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook
Location: Upper West Side, NYC
Schedule: 30–40 hours/week
Compensation: $1,500/week (flexible for the right candidate, depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP — seeking the right long-term fit
About the Position:
A busy father on the Upper West Side with 50/50 custody of two children (ages 12 and 14) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and dependable full-time Housekeeper who can also prepare simple, healthy meals. This is a Kosher home, so familiarity with Kosher kitchen practices—or willingness to learn—is important.
The ideal candidate is meticulous, proactive, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a family environment. They will take pride in maintaining a clean, organized home and preparing nutritious meals that support a healthy lifestyle. While the role is primarily focused on housekeeping and cooking, occasional help with the children—such as local pickups—may be needed.
Schedule
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Sundays & Tuesdays off
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Wednesdays & Fridays: work until 9:00 PM
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Fridays: overnight preferred
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Saturdays: either stay until 3:00 PM from Friday night or work 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
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Additional hours, bringing the total to approximately 30–40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home; deep cleaning and daily upkeep
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Laundry for the family, including washing, folding, and organization
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Prepare healthy, balanced meals (decent home cooking—not chef-level) within a Kosher kitchen
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Grocery shopping and restocking pantry/fridge
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Keep the home tidy, organized, and running smoothly
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Occasional school/activity pickups for the children (ages 12 & 14)
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Provide support during Shabbat routines, including the required Friday overnight stay
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Communicate clearly with the principal and anticipate household needs
Ideal Candidate
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Very meticulous and takes pride in their work
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Strong housekeeping skills; thorough and efficient
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A good home cook with interest in healthy, family-friendly meals
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Familiar with Kosher practices or open to learning
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Hardworking, responsible, and highly trustworthy
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Warm, kid-friendly, and comfortable around preteens/teens
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Reliable, punctual, and able to manage tasks independently