Live-out Cook / Laundress

Our client is seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive Cook / Laundress to join a private family residence in Chelsea. This long-term role is ideal for a professional who takes pride in family-style cooking, exceptional garment care, and maintaining the smooth operation of a busy household.

This position is primarily kitchen-focused, with laundry and wardrobe care forming the secondary focus. You will work alongside the full-time housekeeper and household team to ensure the property runs efficiently, with a particular focus on food planning, preparation, and service.

Duties will include:

Kitchen & Food Service

• Planning and preparing daily meals, primarily dinner and light lunches, in line with the family’s preferences and dietary requirements
• Preparing meals for up to 8 people when children are in residence (including 2 nannies), and adjusting menu planning when children are away
• Managing kitchen inventory, provisioning, and stock rotation, ensuring freshness and hygiene standards
• Maintaining exceptional cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen at all times
• Assisting with table setting, meal service, and clearing as required
• Cleaning and maintaining all kitchen equipment and appliances
• Monitoring food quality, freshness, and expiry dates
• Managing food waste in line with household procedures
• Providing professional, family-style service when required

Laundry & Wardrobe Care

• Maintaining a daily laundry service, focusing on fine and delicate garments
• Assisting with household laundry as required, co-ordinating with the housekeeper and nannies who handle children’s laundry
• Inspecting garments and managing dry cleaning services when necessary
• Packing and unpacking clothing for travel, and maintaining wardrobes to a high standard

Household Support

• Assisting with general housekeeping tasks when required, particularly when supporting the housekeeper
• Working collaboratively with the household team
• Maintaining administrative records related to kitchen and household operations when required

Candidate requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in private household cooking and laundry, preferably with HNW/UHNW families
• Proven experience with family-style cooking, menu planning, and food preparation for multiple adults and children
• Strong knowledge of garment care, laundry techniques, and fabric handling
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding food hygiene, stock rotation, and household routines
• Confident multitasker able to prioritise a busy and dynamic schedule
• Professional, discreet, and able to work collaboratively within a team
• Administrative skills are a plus

Personal attributes:

• Calm, positive, and professional manner
• Demonstrates commitment and longevity in previous roles
• Team player with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in fast-paced household environments
• Flexible and adaptable to changing household needs and ad hoc requests
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards across cooking, service, and laundry