Cook / Housekeeper (Live-out)

Location: Oxshott, Surrey
Schedule: Approx. 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced Cook/Housekeeper with a passion for home-style, healthy cooking to join a warm and welcoming family of five in Oxshott, Surrey. The role will focus primarily on afternoon and evening cooking, with additional hours at the weekend. The household also includes five friendly dogs, so a genuine love of animals is essential.  The family are seeking someone reliable, organised, and confident in the kitchen who can also lend a hand with general housekeeping when needed.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: afternoons/evenings (approximately 4–5 hours per day)
• Saturday and Sunday: approximately 10 hours per day
• Around 40 hours per week in total

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, family-style meals for two adults, two teenagers, and one 10-year-old
• Cook primarily in the evenings and on weekends
• Shop for fresh ingredients and manage kitchen supplies
• Assist with general household duties and light cleaning when the principals are not in residence
• Support meal prep for breakfast as needed
• Work alongside the existing housekeeping team

Requirements

• Local candidate – must live within easy reach of Oxshott (eg Surrey, Wimbledon, or nearby areas)
• Confident, family-style Cook with experience in healthy, home-cooked meals
• Must love dogs, and be comfortable in a pet-friendly home
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage time well
• Previous experience in a private household essential
• Right to work in the UK
• Available weekends