Family of five located in Upper Manhattan is in search of a wonderful 2-in-1 candidate who can do both housekeeping and cooking (dinner only).
About the home: 4000 sq. ft brownstone with six bedrooms and four bathrooms across four levels — must be comfortable climbing stairs.
Schedule: Monday through Friday (40 hrs/week) either 9AM - 5PM or 10AM - 6PM.
Housekeeper duties and responsibilities:
- Cleaning : Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting.
- Sanitizing : Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, showers, toilets, countertops and sinks.
- Laundry : Washing, drying, ironing, folding and putting away laundry.
- Bedmaking : Making beds and changing linens.
- Stocking : Replenishing toilet paper, hand towels and soap.
- Trash : Emptying and cleaning trash cans and replacing liners.
- Organization : Tidying and organizing personal items and belongings, drawers, closets, and storage spaces.
Home Cook duties and responsibilities:
- Meal preparation : Plan and prepare meals that meet the family’s dietary needs and tastes. This may include baking, grilling, steaming, and boiling a variety of foods.
- Kitchen maintenance : Keep the kitchen clean and orderly by washing cookware/tools and sanitizing surfaces. Store food and other items properly.
- Food safety : Follow sanitation and food safety guidelines. Check the quality and freshness of ingredients.
- Inventory management : Monitor food stock and shop for groceries when needed.
- Communication: Share meal ideas with family for feedback/planning for the week ahead.
Please note:
- Their oldest child is a vegetarian, so the meal (or at least the main course) must be vegetarian-friendly.
- No need to serve or do dishes, just clean up of the cookware/tools used.
- The family does not require anything fancy for the cooking. They are more interested in a candidate who can prepare a variety of home-cooked family meals.
- Spanish-speaking is a plus.
- Stipend for health insurance, 2 weeks PTO, federal holidays off.
- Please send your resume along with salary requirements.