Private Housekeeper and Cook

Near Burford * Circa £38,000 to £40,000 pa * 10:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday only * Live-out and Live-in considered: 1 Bedroom fully furnished cottage provided The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be supporting a private household near Burford, who is seeking an experienced and reliable Housekeeper/Cook to manage all aspects of housekeeping and daily meal preparation. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain all areas of the property to an exceptional standard, ensuring the home is always clean, tidy, and well presented * Carry out all general housekeeping duties – vacuuming, mopping, polishing, dusting, and deep cleaning as required * Manage laundry, ironing, and care of bed linen, towels, and the Principal’s clothing, including arranging dry cleaning where necessary * Oversee household supplies and ensure cleaning products and essentials are well stocked * Prepare and serve healthy, well-balanced lunches and suppers during the week * Manage grocery shopping, kitchen organisation, and menu planning * Care for fine items such as china, silver, and crystal * Assist with ad hoc household tasks, guest preparation, and errands as required The ideal candidate will: * Have proven experience in a similar private household or environment * Be skilled in healthy, fresh cooking with an understanding of dietary requirements * Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail * Be discreet, trustworthy, and professional at all times * Take pride in delivering a consistently high standard of work * Be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work confidently on their own * Have a friendly, positive, and proactive attitude * Enjoy a varied role with both structure and responsibility

Location: Burford, Oxfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025