Westchester Housekeeper / Cook

A private Westchester, New York family seeks an experienced, professional, and fully adept Housekeeper/Cook to provide detailed oversight and maintenance of the daily operations of their residence. This role includes meal prep/cooking (following recipe), running errands (car provided) and housekeeping duties. This is a full-time position, Tuesday through Saturday (8-hour days) with flexibility expected. The ideal candidate should be extremely detail-oriented, able to navigate and clean around antiques and fine artwork and be comfortable working both independently and with a team. Additionally, the candidate must be an excellent communicator, with a “can do” attitude. No travel required. Must love dogs and be Covid vaccinated!

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintain overall home coordination, organization, general maintenance

Perform general housekeeping, organizing, and upkeep of the residence to the highest standards and adhere to seasonal and scheduled maintenance tasks

Cooking / Meal Prep / Grocery Shopping

Cleaning as needed alongside other housekeepers including but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets and rugs, cleaning all surfaces

Oversee detailed care for fine furnishings, art, and accessories as requested/directed with appropriate cleaning products aligned with the family’s preferences

Manage household laundering including hand washing, dry cleaning management, minor repairs, ironing, and steaming

Thoroughly maintain high-end wardrobes

Organize household closets, drawers, storage, etc. as needed

Requirements:

Strong command of English language; excellent and constructive communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent references required from both current and previous employers

Minimum 5-10+ years related experience working in a similar capacity within a private home

Exceptional team player

Skilled and resourceful in tending to high-end furnishings, art, antiques, rugs, fine finishes, etc.

Forward thinker adept at anticipating needs, foreseeing problems before they arise, problem-solving, prioritization, and follow-through

Willingness to pitch in where needed; a “no job is too big or too small” mentality is a MUST

Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and dedication to responsibilities

Flexibility in scheduling; willingness to work additional hours as needed

Must be comfortable working in a home with a small dog and provide pet care, as needed

Ability to operate with a high level of integrity for handling sensitive information while maintaining complete confidentiality

Confident driver with a valid driver’s license required

Authorized to work within the United States