Job Description
PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT COOK JOB
LIVE-OUT COOK JOB | BRIGHTON AND HOVE, EAST SUSSEX
Salary: £15 – £20 gross per hour
PHS Job 3172
We are delighted to present a lovely opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join a welcoming family based in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. The family, who have three children aged 13, 16, and 19, are seeking a reliable and skilled professional to prepare wholesome dinners six days a week. Brighton and Hove, a beautiful coastal city known for its vibrant atmosphere, seaside promenade, and artistic flair, offers an excellent work-life balance and is easily accessible by public transport.
Working as a private Cook in this family home, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing daily evening meals, ensuring that the kitchen remains clean and well-organised. The family enjoys a variety of cuisines, with a particular preference for Indian dishes three days a week, while other days feature British and international meals such as pasta or shepherd’s pie. The principals are happy to provide recipes and guidance on Indian cuisine and are open to the cook learning and expanding their skills in this area.
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Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: Two hours a day, late afternoon (to prepare dinner)
Language: English
Salary: £15 – £20 gross per hour
Location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
Starting Date: Beginning of November
Main duties of the Part-Time Cook:
* Preparing daily dinners for the family, including Indian meals three times a week and British or international dishes on the remaining days.
* Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic kitchen environment.
* Managing basic food preparation, including chopping vegetables and organising ingredients.
* Following provided recipes and showing willingness to learn and develop Indian cooking skills.
* Occasionally assisting the lady of the house in planning and preparation of meals.
* Ensuring all meals are fresh, balanced, and varied.
* Adhering to household preferences and maintaining discretion at all times.
* Housekeeping duties may be added at a later stage, with an increase in working hours.
* Driving and owning a car is beneficial, but not essential.
* Knowledge or willingness to learn Indian vegetarian and meat-based dishes is a strong advantage.
Requirements for this Part-Time Cook job:
* Three or more years of private cook experience
* Two excellent checkable references
* Conversational English
* UK working permit
* Self-employed status
If you are personally interested in the cook job or are aware of another potential professional cook who may be interested in such a vacancy, please apply via the website or email alexander@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk .
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Requirements
• Three or more years of private cook experience • Two excellent checkable references • Conversational English • UK working permit • Self-employed status