House Manager & Meal Prep Support

Job Title: House Manager & Meal Prep Support

Location: Roanoke, VA 24018

Employment Type: Part-time (15-20 hours/week, guaranteed 15 hours per week)

Schedule:

• 4 days/week (Monday - Thursday)
• Flexible hours, 4 hours/day between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Compensation: $25–30/hour, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Experience and comfortable working with children
• Fragrance-free adherence

About Our Family

We're a busy, loving family who truly values the time we spend together. With both parents working in the medical field, our days can sometimes feel quite busy and demanding. Our home is our haven, and we're looking for someone who can help bring more organization, rhythm, and support to our day-to-day routine. A key part of this role will be ownership of all laundry, tidying up, and kitchen management, including ensuring the kitchen is always ready for meal prep and kept clean. In addition, we're looking for someone who can provide “ready-to-cook” meal prep, making sure all ingredients are prepped and ready for us to cook fresh dinners efficiently.

Our blended family includes a 5-year-old, two older kids (ages 10 & 14) who are with us part-time, and a college-aged niece who is a cherished part of our family. We're seeking someone who feels like a natural fit—someone we can count on to keep everything running smoothly, from laundry and meal prep to managing household tasks. Our goal is to spend less time on logistics and more time enjoying each other's company, and we're excited to find a partner who can help us achieve just that.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is kind, proactive, and reliable, and enjoys being hands-on and taking the initiative. You're the type of person who can see what needs to be done and does it without needing to be asked, always staying one step ahead in keeping things organized and running smoothly. You take pride in creating a calm, welcoming home environment, whether it's through consistent and detail-oriented meal prep, light tidying, laundry, or managing household tasks. Your meal prep ensures everything is organized, fresh, and ready to go, removing the stress and decision-making from our busy days. You value privacy, efficiency, and clear communication, and you know how to balance a keen eye for detail with the bigger picture. Most importantly, we're excited to find someone who wants to make our lives a little easier, so we can spend more time doing what we love—being together as a family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Household Management & Organization
  • Create and maintain household organization systems
  • Daily resets and prep home for cleaners
  • Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas)
  • Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
  • Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
  • Maintain inventory for trips and unpacking after travel
  • Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
• Meal Prep Support
  • Prep ingredients for 4 dinners per week (grains, vegetables, dressings, sauces)
  • Meal prep support that brings dinner to a “ready-to-cook” state
    • Produce washed, peeled, and chopped into uniform, bite-sized pieces
    • Canned or packaged items set out
    • Fresh finishing/topping ingredients prepared (e.g., herbs, lime sliced)
    • Staple components made when helpful (e.g., grains)
    • Remaining ingredients set out on the counter (e.g., sauces)
  • Batch lunch salads for the week
  • Smoothie prep (portion dry and frozen ingredients in bags)
  • Prep snacks and lunch components for 2 adults and 1 child
  • Follow dietary needs/preferences (vegetarian)
  • Assist with reviewing grocery lists from Virtual Assistant, noting inventory and low-stock items; placing the final grocery order, as needed
  • Picking up groceries and putting them away in an organized way
  • Organizing ingredients by recipe and labeling containers
  • Maintain fridge organization and ensure ease of access for cooking
  • Kitchen reset (counters clean, scraps discarded, dishwasher loaded)
• Laundry & Linens
  • Wash, fold, and organize family laundry
  • Linen rotation
  • Ironing/steaming and special garment care, as needed
  • Maintain a well-stocked laundry area
• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
  • Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
  • Refresh mudroom/drop zones/gym/entry
  • Clean humidifiers/air purifiers
  • Organizational projects (toy rotation, children's items, snack cabinet, closets, etc.)
• Inventory & Errands
  • Restock pantry/fridge/household supplies
  • Manage running household supply lists
  • Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)
  • Returns, dry cleaning, gift wrapping
  • Mail and package handling
  • Taking out trash/boxes weekly
• Family Support & Child Assistance
  • Occasional school pick-ups/drop-offs and backup childcare for date nights
  • Help keep the family organized for extracurricular activities (e.g., preparing swim bag, T-ball bag, snacks, etc.)
• Vendor & Property Oversight
  • Point of contact for cleaners, contractors, landscapers
  • Occasional managing of outdoor spaces (picking up toys, basic maintenance)

How to Apply

If interested, please email us with:

• A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 references with contact information

This role requires a background check.

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