Job Description - Private Family Cook - St John's Wood, London
Private Family Cook - St John's Wood, London
Start: Feb 2026
Days: 5 days per week (ideally Tuesday to Saturday)
Hours: Covering lunch and dinner preparation and possibly stay over service (TBD)
Accommodation: Live in possible (live-out ok)
Salary: 50-55k
Description:
A warm and busy family with five children based in St Johnâs Wood, London is seeking a talented, creative, and well-organised Private Cook to join their household. The family enjoys fresh, healthy, and beautifully presented food and would like to establish a consistent meal routine for both lunch and dinner.
This is a newly created role, ideal for a family-style cook who is confident in cooking a range of nutritious and flavourful dishes and managing all aspects of a private kitchen.
Food Style & Preferences:
Healthy, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Japanese, and Italian-inspired dishes
Emphasis on fresh salads, grilled proteins, rice, pulses, vegetables, and wholesome snacks
Family-friendly meals that are varied, balanced, and beautifully presented
Occasional baking, light desserts, and fresh juices or smoothies
Comfortable cooking for both adults and children with different tastes
Responsibilities:
Plan, shop for, and prepare daily lunch and dinner for the family
Design weekly menus aligned with the familyâs preferred cuisines and dietary habits
Prepare snacks and light meals throughout the day as needed
Source high-quality, fresh ingredients (local suppliers and markets preferred)
Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and manage stock rotation
Adapt recipes for children and adults, ensuring variety and nutrition
Occasionally assist with entertaining or small family gatherings
Working Structure:
The cook will start mid to late morning, complete lunch preparation and service, then use the afternoon for shopping, prep, and dinner cooking, finishing around or after dinner service.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Private or Family Cook in a household
Expertise in healthy, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Japanese, and Italian cuisine
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage the kitchen independently
Discreet, adaptable, and family-friendly personality
Right to work in the UK and good English
Good references
âCurrent DBS
Benefits
Competitive salary 50-55k gross p.a., depending on experience
Long-term, stable role within a kind and welcoming family
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