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Posted 23 July, 2026

Family Cook/Home Help

The Chef Foundation
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Family Cook & Home Help (Live-in)

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I am looking for an enthusiastic cook or chef to join the staff at the home of a family of 5 in Chelsea

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Duties will include cooking dinner for the family, sometimes the children will eat separately, a daily food shop and menu planning etc. There is a well-equipped domestic kitchen which you will be expected to keep clean and well organized at all times.

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We are looking for someone with a passion for food, reliable and creative, but equally happy cooking family favourites, comfort food and children’s meals. You must have good all-round kitchen skills, including baking, and be comfortable working in a domestic environment with children and pets.

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Other duties

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The children are 13, 10 & 8 so you may also be required to help with school pick-ups and homework, occasional babysitting, and other light household duties. Someone happy to play sports with the children after school or at the weekend would be a bonus

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Other requirements

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You may also be required to travel with the family on occasion

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A full UK Driving license.

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Although you will be working in an informal family environment professional behaviour is required at all times.

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Our ideal candidate will have previous experience cooking in the private sector with a “can do” attitude to work, easy going, flexible and happy to muck in where needed.

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This role might suit someone who is currently studying or would like to study while working. There is a lot of downtime during the day and during your week off

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This role is 7 days on & 7 days off role. Average working hours a day 2pm-6pm.

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Salary: £25K

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Accommodation

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Free 2-bedroom separate accommodation, to be shared with a member of the team, in the heart of Chelsea with all bills paid

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Interviews will include a cooking trial.

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This position is subject to a full DBS check and thorough referencing

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