1 July 2024
Filled
Housekeeper Cook
Badingham, Suffolk, IP13
The employer
A private family with estate of some 40 acres, comprising woodland, walled garden, tennis court, and pool.
The job
As Housekeeper & Cook, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy family home with three young children (no pets). You’ll maintain the high standards of cleanliness in the house, responsible for all housework, bed making, family laundry to include handwashing, and ironing. You’ll also be preparing meals for the family, either the preparing of ingredients for the principal to cook or, occasionally, serving dinner before leaving for the day.
Although predominantly a Monday-Friday role, the family do require flexibility around entertaining and family events to include some weekend work, however prior notice will always be given.
What you'll need
A background working in private household in a similar role
Exemplary cleaning standards and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to prepare and cook meals from recipes
Excellent personal time management skills
Kind, quiet, diligent, and flexible
Obtainable references from recent employers
Willingness to undertake a DBS check
Full UK driving licence due to rural location
Where you'll be based
The estate is located in rural East Suffolk, close to Framlingham and Peasenhall
What you'll receive
- £30,000 per annum
- Permanent employment working 8:15am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
- Working one weekend per month with two days off in the week
- Occasional later finishes/additional hours paid as overtime or time of in lieu
- 28 days per annum holiday entitlement
- Exceptional working location
Find out more
To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.
All communication will be treated in complete confidence.