House Manager & Meal Prep

House Manager & Meal Prep

We are a busy family of four (children ages 4, 2), looking for a reliable and detail-oriented house manager to assist with household management, cleaning, meal preparation and occasional childcare. Our ideal candidate is kind, thoughtful, highly organized, proactive, calm and self-sufficient. We value someone who can take initiative and help keep our home running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Household Management & Organization:
• Keep closets and drawers organized, including seasonal clothing management, packing/storing, and creating lists for kids' clothing needs.
• Manage linen closet, walk-in closet and basement organization.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of refrigerators (kitchen and basement)
• Prepare and coordinate donations and pickups.
• Coordinate with cleaners to ensure the house is well-maintained, and restock/refill necessary supplies.
• Manage household items like pantry staples, kitchen groceries, and supplies.
• Keep track of and manage Amazon, Costco, Target, dog food orders and other shopping needs.
• Meal Preparation (2-3 nights/week):
• Prepare a menu for the week, ensuring meals are planned and ready to reduce stress on busy days.
• Prepare 2-3 simple, healthy dinner meals, with a focus on basics like chicken breast, salads, and other family favorites.
• Grocery shopping for meal prep and pantry staples.
• Errands & Household Tasks:
• Run local errands such as dry cleaning, groceries, gift wrapping, returns.
• May include doggie daycare drop-offs for our 9-month-old black lab.
• Assist with special tasks like packing for kids' trips, and managing home projects (e.g., toy closet and storage maintenance).
• Deep Cleaning & Maintenance:
• Occasional deep cleaning of the fridge, freezer, and oven.
• Shampoo rugs and other specific cleaning tasks.
• Ensure humidifiers are cleaned and refilled regularly.
• Laundry & Ironing:
• Manage household laundry including bedding, towels.
• Iron clothes and steam outfits, especially prepping items for the upcoming week to ensure everything is ready for the family.

Availability and hours are flexible and can be discussed during the interview process, though Fridays are particularly important for ensuring that the weekend is prepared. We also value someone who can handle ad-hoc tasks that arise in a busy household.