Job Description PERMANENT, PART-TIME, LIVE-OUT COOK/HOUSEKEEPER JOB HARPENDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE, UK SALARY: NEGOTIABLE PHS JOB 2967 Perfect Household Staff is pleased to present a new part-time vacancy for an experienced Cook/Housekeeper in Harpenden, a desirable commuter town in Hertfordshire, known for its excellent schools, village charm, and lush countryside surroundings. This informal household is home to a professional parent and their teenage son (15 years old), along with a friendly family dog that is professionally walked. The family is seeking a reliable, friendly, and proactive domestic professional to support their home with housekeeping, family-style cooking, and errands on a permanent, live-out basis. The ideal candidate will be confident preparing gluten-free and dairy-free meals (instructions will be provided), have a working knowledge of Italian or Asian cuisine, and enjoy maintaining a clean, organised home environment. A willingness to adapt quickly, take initiative, and work with discretion will be essential. The property is a two-storey home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and no specialist surfaces or antique furnishings. The family prefers to use chemical-free, bleach-free cleaning products, all of which are provided on-site. Our household staffing agency has been assisting professionals find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a housekeeper/cook, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find fantastic jobs. Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role. Position: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK Language: English Working Days: 2 days per week (flexible) Working Hours: 6 hours per day (12h/week) Start Date: 1st of August (flexible for the right candidate) Salary: Negotiable - to be finalised at the final stage of interview Child: 1 teenager (15, no childcare duties required) Pets: 1 dog (no pet care required) Main Duties and Responsibilities: General housekeeping (tidying, dusting, vacuuming) Weekly deep cleaning of regularly used areas Laundry and ironing Wardrobe organisation and linen care Family-style cooking with a focus on gluten- and dairy-free meals Online or offline grocery shopping Running occasional errands (e.g. pharmacy, dry cleaning) Driving child to/from school when needed (driving licence is a bonus, not a requirement) Working collaboratively with a friendly and informal household Comfortable working around the family dog (no pet care duties required) Minimum Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience in private households Excellent, checkable references Friendly and energetic Must be child-friendly and comfortable around pets Driving licence is advantageous, but not essential Must be eligible to work in the UK If you are personally interested in this role, or know someone who may be, please apply via our website or email daria@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk We are always delighted to register new applicants and are happy to answer any questions about our current vacancies. Perfect Household Staff is a premium domestic staffing agency in the UK. If you're seeking your next position as a Part-Time Cook/Housekeeper in Harpenden, you've come to the right place. Visit our blog to explore more featured roles in the private domestic sector.