Housekeeper Cook - Part Time - Hackney, East London

Job Title: Housekeeper Cook - Part Time - Hackney, East London

Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB937
Job Title: Housekeeper Cook
Location: Hackney, East London (family home in Bow, Tower Hamlets, near Stratford)
Number of Children: 1 boy aged 12
Pets: None
Salary: £23 to £24 gross per hour
Start Date: Flexible
Hours Required: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 7pm (25 hours per week)
Driver: Not required

A professional family based in Bow (Tower Hamlets, East London), close to Hackney and Stratford, is seeking a part-time Housekeeper Cook to join their relaxed and busy household. This role will suit someone experienced, flexible, and warm who can keep the home running smoothly, manage household tasks to a high standard, and create a welcoming atmosphere for their 12-year-old son after school. The family values someone who is proactive, dependable, and enjoys preparing home-cooked meals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Daily housekeeping for a four-storey Georgian home (cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing)
  • Managing household supplies, organising cupboards, and receiving deliveries
  • Cooking family meals 3-4 times per week (including freezer meals)
  • Keeping outside paved areas neat and tidy
  • Occasionally managing errands such as dry cleaning or package drop-offs
  • Creating a warm and friendly environment for the family\'s 12-year-old son when he returns from school
  • Optional babysitting by prior arrangement

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a housekeeper and confident cook
  • Ability to work independently, using initiative to see what needs to be done
  • Friendly, approachable, and adaptable
  • Organised and detail-oriented with excellent standards of cleanliness
  • Flexibility to support occasional family needs at short notice

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate: £23 to £24 gross per hour
  • Permanent part-time position with regular hours
  • Friendly and professional family environment
  • Role offers independence and responsibility
  • Long-term stability with a welcoming household

To apply, you must have (or be willing to obtain):
* An up-to-date DBS
* At least two professional references from your most recent employers who are contactable

Please quote the job reference number DB937 when applying.

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