Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Job Title: Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

Employment Type: Part-time, 12-15 hours per week, with 12 hours per week guaranteed

Schedule: Three days per week:
• Sunday or Monday: Meal preparation
• Two additional days: Monday, Tuesday (flexible timing), and/or Thursday afternoon

The family is happy to coordinate a schedule that works well for everyone!

Compensation: $28–$30 per hour

Start Date: Week of January 4, 2027

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation, clean driving record, and valid driver's license required (mileage reimbursement provided for household-related driving completed during scheduled work hours)
• Ability to navigate going up and down stairs throughout the day as part of the normal workflow of the role
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• Fragrance-light preferred
• Experience with cooking and meal prep is strongly preferred

About Our Family

We're a busy, warm, and intentional household with two working professionals, a young child, and a genuine appreciation for a home that runs with rhythm and purpose. We care about how our space feels, how our meals nourish us, and how our days come together. We each bring a different perspective to the way our household operates: one of us is always thinking about timing, efficiency, and making transitions seamless, while the other is more focused on organization, aesthetics, and making sure the details are thoughtfully considered. We appreciate people who take initiative, follow through, and bring a natural warmth and confidence to the work they do.

Faith and family time are central to our lives, and we're looking for someone who shares our appreciation for a home built on trust, care, and thoughtful support. We want to spend less time managing the day-to-day and more time enjoying life together as a family. Meal preparation has always been an important part of our household routine, and we're ready to welcome someone who can take ownership of that part of our lives and help make more room for what matters most.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You're genuinely comfortable in the kitchen and enjoy taking ownership of meal planning, preparation, and cooking. You may have a professional background in cooking, meal preparation, or nutrition, or substantial hands-on experience preparing healthy, thoughtfully planned meals. An understanding of macros, whole foods, and balanced nutrition is highly preferred.

Beyond the kitchen, you enjoy creating order, organizing spaces, and finding practical ways to make a household more functional. You're adaptable and comfortable learning new systems and managing the details that keep a home running smoothly. You communicate clearly and adjust naturally to the preferences and routines of the people you support.

You're confident, capable, and proactive, with the ability to recognize what needs attention and take initiative while knowing when to check in before making decisions. You're warm and personable, yet focused and respectful of the family's time and routines. You bring sound judgment, discretion, and a genuine desire to make life easier for the people you support. Above all, you're someone we can trust and rely on, who values building a lasting relationship through mutual respect, genuine care, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Support

• Take ownership of weekly meal planning, preparation, and cooking, dedicating one primary workday to preparing the majority of the family's meals for the week
• Prepare healthy, high-protein, lower-carbohydrate meals for the adults that align with the family's preferences, keeping in mind macros, whole foods, and balanced nutrition
• Prepare fresh, healthy grab-and-go snacks and convenient options for the entire family, including age-appropriate options for their young child
• Manage grocery needs related to meal preparation, including planning, online ordering, in-person shopping, and keeping ingredients appropriately stocked
• Wash, chop, prepare, and organize fresh fruits and vegetables so ingredients and healthy options are ready throughout the week
• Batch-prepare proteins and versatile meal components that make assembling meals throughout the week simple and convenient
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and reset the space after meal preparation and cooking

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain daily household resets and light tidying, including dishes, countertops, surfaces, and high-traffic areas
• Keep common areas neat, orderly, and welcoming throughout the day
• Refine existing household organization systems and develop new ones as needed to improve functionality and maintain order throughout the home
• Take ownership of organizational projects as needed, including closets, kitchen spaces, and children's toys

Laundry & Linens

• Manage household laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothing
• Handle ironing and special care for button-downs and specialty garments
• Maintain a regular linen rotation and keep laundry areas tidy, organized, and well-stocked

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Serve as a household point of contact for cleaners, contractors, landscapers, and other service providers
• Research vendors, gather quotes, and coordinate scheduling for household repairs and maintenance
• Assist with seasonal upkeep of outdoor spaces as needed

Vehicle Upkeep

• Maintain the interior of family vehicles, keeping them clean and organized

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A short introduction letter
• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Note: This role requires a background check.

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