PHS Job 3687 Permanent Live-In Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook in Oxshott, Surrey; Salary £45,000 gross p


Company:	Perfect Household Staff Ltd
Salary:	from £17.31 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxshott, KT22 0UR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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PERMANENT LIVE-IN FULL-TIME COOK/HOUSEKEEPER JOB OXSHOTT | SURREY | GB Salary: £45,000 gross per year PHS Job 3687 Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for a professional, confident, and organised Cook Housekeeper to join a welcoming private family household. The family comprises two working adults, two young children, and teenage children who return home at weekends and during school holidays. The household also occasionally welcomes visiting family members and business guests. The principals are seeking a reliable and friendly Cook Housekeeper who enjoys preparing fresh, healthy meals, takes pride in maintaining a comfortable home environment, and would value becoming a trusted, long-term member of the household team. This is a permanent, live-in position offered on a Monday-to-Friday basis, with working hours from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including a lunch break with food provided. The successful candidate will have private accommodation in a separate studio-style cabin on the property, with its own entrance, all bills covered. The household is supported by a friendly domestic team, including a House Manager and Nanny, with a weekly meeting to coordinate the schedule and household requirements. All housekeeping duties will be shared with a Nanny. The role offers a clear working routine, formal employment, and pension provision, with weekends generally free and the possibility of additional hours or occasional schedule adjustments by mutual agreement. Working as a Cook Housekeeper in this household involves preparing fresh, healthy, and varied meals for the family, with occasional cooking for visiting relatives and business guests. The number of people catered for will vary according to the family's schedule, with larger gatherings occasionally involving up to 12 people. Alongside cooking, the role includes general housekeeping, laundry and ironing, wardrobe organisation, and keeping the kitchen and shared living spaces clean and tidy. There may also be occasional feeding family's friendly small dogs. This position would suit a proactive and adaptable professional who enjoys cooking, works well as part of a team, and is looking for a stable, long-term role within a well-organised private household. Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role. Position Type: Permanent, Live-In, Full-Time Working Days: 5 (Monday – Friday) Working Hours: 50 hours per week (8am - 8pm with about 2 hours lunch break) Language: English Salary: £45,000 gross per year, formal employment with pension contributions Location: Oxshott, Surrey, GB Start Date: ASAP Position Benefits: Competitive market rate Separate accommodation Formal Employment (PAYE) Housekeeping duties shared Guidance through weekly meetings with the House Manager Main duties of the Live-In Cook/Housekeeper: Preparing fresh, healthy, and varied meals for the family, with flexibility to cook different cuisines Planning menus in line with the principals' preferences and the household's weekly schedule Making grocery shopping lists together with the principal Accommodating the needs of family members visiting at weekends and during school holidays Occasionally preparing food for visiting relatives and business guests, including larger gatherings of up to 12 people Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and well organised before, during, and after cooking Organising the fridge, keeping track of expiration dates, cleaning the fridge Occasionally feeding the family's friendly small dogs Taking the bins out Attending weekly household meetings with the House Manager to coordinate duties and plan ahead Taking initiative, maintaining discretion, and contributing positively to a friendly, well-organised household Working collaboratively with the Nanny and other household staff to support the smooth running of the home Duties shared with the Nanny/Housekeeper: Cleaning and tidying bathrooms, bedrooms, and shared living areas as required Managing laundry, ironing, and linen care Changing beds Assisting with wardrobe organisation, including folding, putting away clothes, and seasonal rotation Requirements for this Live-In Cook/Housekeeper: Minimum of 3 years of private housekeeping experience Two excellent, checkable references Good English Legal right to work in the UK DBS Check

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