Summary
COOK/HOUSEKEEPER Needed for ESTATE in Seal Harbor, Maine - SEASONAL
In cover letter: please mention your location, if available to start in June, salary expectations, and describe your previous experience as a cook/housekeeper. Thank you.
MUST be legal to work in the United States. US work permit, Green card or Citizen.
Starting date: June -for about 4 months until October 2025 - SEASONAL
ID: 1585275
Location: Seal Harbor, Maine
Certifications: US citizens or legal to work in the USA
Housing: Live on - you will have your own room and bathroom
Schedule: Depending on family’s needs. You will work 5 days a week, usually Sundays off and the other day will be during weekdays.
Overview:
A nice couple is searching for a dedicated and experienced Cook/Housekeeper to join their household for the summer. The couple has a daughter with 3 kids who visit sometimes for about a week.
This position requires a professional with a strong eye for detail, a proactive mindset, and a wealth of experience in maintaining a large estate. The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to excellence and take pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment.
There is a team of 3, house manager (HK), caretaker and cook/HK.
Responsibilities:
Housekeeping Duties:
- Handle daily housekeeping and laundry duties, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and organization
- Assist with other household tasks as needed, contributing to the overall smooth operation of the estate
- Maintain a positive and respectful relationship with the family and other household staff
Cooking:
- Prepare healthy, delicious meals tailored to the family’s preferences
- No dietary restrictions - the couple has a cookbook, and they use it when they would like to eat something in specific.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a similar cook/housekeeping role, ideally within a private estate
- Strong skills in cooking, housekeeping, laundry, and organization
- A positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude
- A kind, courteous nature and ability to interact well with others
- Honest, discreet, and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic, even when the client is not in residence.
Flexibility and Team Spirit:
•Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities as they arise.
•Physically fit to handle the demands of the role and well-groomed.
•Holds a clean driver’s license and is fluent in English.
Background check and drug testing may apply.
Salary and package - TBD during interviews.
