Part-Time Housekeeper / Family Cook (Ridgewood, NJ)

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Ridgewood, NJ
Compensation: $25–$30/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–6:00pm (potential to expand to 6–7 days per week, 2:00pm–7:00pm)
Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours/week
Position Type: Part-time, live-out, long-term

Overview
A family in Ridgewood, NJ is looking for a dependable, organized Housekeeper/Family Cook to keep their home running smoothly. The family has two independent children, ages 8 and 9. They walk to school on their own, so this role does not include childcare. The main focus is preparing simple, healthy meals for the family from provided recipes, along with general housekeeping. Groceries are delivered, so your time goes to cooking, prep, and keeping the home tidy and organized. The family wants someone long-term, and the schedule may grow to 6–7 days a week as meal prep needs increase.

Benefits: Paid parking available on-site, long-term position, consistent weekday schedule, opportunity for additional hours

Responsibilities:

• Prepare healthy, kid-friendly meals following provided recipes
• Handle meal prep and planning for the week
• Put away grocery deliveries and keep the kitchen and pantry stocked and organized
• Wash dishes and keep the kitchen clean
• Do the family’s laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away
• Tidy and organize the home
• Help with general household tasks that keep the home running smoothly
• Run occasional errands or drive as needed

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a housekeeper, household cook, or similar private home role
• Comfortable following recipes and preparing simple, healthy meals
• Organized, self-directed, and detail-oriented
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Available Monday–Friday afternoons, with flexibility to add days
• Looking for a long-term position
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references

Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.

Placement Category: Domestic Staff
This is a part time position
Live-In?: Live-out
live out:
Seperate housing offered?: