Seeking Cook/Housekeeper/House Manager

Seeking Cook/Housekeeper/House Manager Seeking PT Cook/Housekeeper/House Manager in Brunswick, ME

03/04/2022

Seeking PT Cook/Housekeeper/House Manager

Are you an organized, detail-oriented individual who loves cooking, creating a welcoming home, and keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for someone to join our family (2 adults/1 8-yr old; no pets currently) in Brunswick for 8–12 hours per week, split between two days (ideally Monday and Thursday, though we’re flexible).

Our family values open, honest, and direct communication. We believe in asking clarifying questions to set you up for success and will provide lots of upfront guidance and ongoing support to help you feel confident in your role. Our household is rooted in warmth, kindness, and clear expectations, and we value reliability and a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities
Cooking & Housekeeping (Required Tasks)
• Prepare meals for our family (ideally vegetarian) and enjoy experimenting with new recipes.
• Handle grocery shopping and other requested errands.
• Launder, fold, and put away clothing, or change linens.
• Light house cleaning and organizing (we already have a weekly cleaner).

Household Management (Desired Tasks)
• Coordinate errands, appointments, and home maintenance projects.
• Plan events, vacations, and other family activities.
• Supervise household and oversee packages when we’re away.

Child Care
• Occasionally help with school drop-offs or pick-ups on workdays.
• Provide short-term childcare (typically about an hour at a time).
• Additional opportunities for income through babysitting outside of house-managing hours if interested.

What We’re Looking For
• Someone who can anticipate needs, adapt to various tasks, and is comfortable with asking questions when needed.
• Open-minded and eager to grow, with a willingness to learn and be trained in areas you may be less experienced in.
• Friendly, professional, and detail oriented
• Driver’s license and reliable car.
• Non-smoker.
• Able to provide 2-3 references
• Willing to undergo a background check (sourced and paid for by us)

Compensation
$20–$25 per hour, depending on experience, with potential for additional income through babysitting opportunities.

Why Join Us?
We offer a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where you’ll be a valued member of our team. If you’re looking to grow your skills, we’re happy to provide training and guidance to help you succeed. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a loving household that prioritizes communication, reliability, and kindness.

Ready to Apply?
Please let us know how your experience aligns with our needs by answering these questions:
1. How would your cooking and housekeeping skills benefit our household?
2. Have you managed a household before? If so, what responsibilities did you handle?
3. Do you have a driver’s license and your own car?
4. Is there anything else we should know about you?

We look forward to hearing from you!

03/03/2022

Requirements:
Must be fully COVID vaccinated with booster
Driver's license and car
Non-smoker
Professional, optimistic, friendly demeanor
High level of detail orientation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to anticipate needs and willingness to take on variety of tasks

Cooking and housekeeping the household will include the following:
• Cooking meals for the family – preferred experience cooking vegetarian meals and enjoys cooking and trying new things
• Shopping for food, supplies, and other requested items
• Laundering and putting away clothing, or changing linens
• Dishes
• Light house cleaning and organizing (we already have a biweekly house cleaner)
Managing may also include (Depending on experience & interest)
• Running errands and performing necessary tasks
• Arranging appointments for personal and professional needs
• Clothes/supplies shopping
• Scheduling home maintenance and repair work, and/or supervising the project
• Scheduling vacations
• Supervision of other household staff, such as housekeepers
• Event planning, organizing, and coordination
• Gathering packages when we are away
• Some childcare on school vacations

If you are interested in the position, then please let us know a little about how you would be a good fit for our family by answering the screening questions. Thank you for your time!

1. Please tell us about your experience and/or skills with cooking and keeping house and how you would apply your experience/skills to our position.
2. Please tell us about your experience with home management and how you would apply your experience/skills to our position.
3. Can you show proof of COVID vaccination & booster?
4. Do you have driver’s license and your own car?
5. Anything else you think is important for us to know?

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Brunswick, ME
04011

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