SV068 - Family Assistant - TriBeCa

Overview

A family in Tribeca is seeking a reliable, organized, and proactive Full-Time Family Assistant / Cook to support the daily operations of their busy household. The family has three children and is looking for a versatile professional who enjoys cooking, takes pride in maintaining an organized home, and is comfortable assisting with school routines and family logistics.

Cooking and household laundry are two of the most important components of this position. The family is seeking someone who can confidently prepare simple, nutritious, home-cooked dinners for the entire household. Meals are approachable and family-friendly, such as grilled fish with vegetables, ground chicken with broccoli and orzo, pasta, rice dishes, and other wholesome everyday meals. Professional culinary training is not required, but candidates should genuinely enjoy cooking and be comfortable independently planning and preparing family dinners.

 

In addition to cooking, the Family Assistant will manage household laundry, assist with light housekeeping, run errands, and help maintain an organized and welcoming home. This is not a deep-cleaning position; the emphasis is on daily upkeep, tidying, dishes, and staying ahead of household needs.

 

The family's oldest child is largely independent, while their 9-year-old daughter requires assistance with school drop-offs, afternoon pickups, and occasional supervision. Their youngest child is primarily cared for by mom who is home during the day. As such, this is primarily a household support and cooking position rather than a traditional nanny role.

 

The family is seeking someone comfortable with a split schedule, providing morning assistance before school and returning in the afternoon to manage school pickup, dinner preparation, and the evening household routine. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, efficient, and capable of working independently while maintaining a warm, collaborative relationship with the family.

 

The family is hoping to welcome someone as soon as possible. The schedule will be Monday–Friday, split approximately 7:30 AM–10:00/11:00 AM. and 2:00 PM–8:00 PM.

Responsibilities

Family Cooking & Meal Preparation

• Prepare simple, nutritious, family-style dinners for the entire household.

• Plan and execute approachable meals featuring proteins, vegetables, grains, pasta, and other family favorites.

• Coordinate meal preparation to accommodate the family's typical 6:00 PM dinner.

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including washing dishes and loading and unloading the dishwasher.

• Assist with food-related errands and purchasing ingredients as needed.

• Keep kitchen surfaces and cooking areas tidy throughout the day.

Housekeeping & Laundry

• Manage laundry for the entire household, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothing and linens.

• Maintain general household tidiness and organization.

• Complete daily kitchen resets, including dishes, counters, and dishwasher management.

• Straighten shared living spaces and children's areas as needed.

• Help maintain an organized and efficient household environment.

• Assist with miscellaneous household errands and day-to-day tasks.

• Identify and address routine household needs proactively.

Deep cleaning is not a primary responsibility of this position.

Childcare & Family Assistance

• Assist with morning school routines, including helping the older children get ready and preparing school snacks.

• Help the 9-year-old daughter with morning school drop-off and afternoon pickup, typically around 3:30–4:00 PM.

• Provide occasional age-appropriate supervision and assistance with the school-aged children as needed.

• Support the family's afternoon and evening routines.

• Assist with errands, household logistics, and other family-related requests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Family Assistant, Household Assistant, Nanny / Family Assistant, or in a similar private household role.
• Strong everyday cooking skills and genuine enjoyment of preparing family meals.
• Confident managing household laundry, including washing, folding, and putting items away.
• Comfortable balancing cooking, light housekeeping, errands, and school-related responsibilities.
• Organized, proactive, and capable of independently managing daily priorities.
• Warm, dependable, and comfortable interacting with school-aged children.
• Efficient, adaptable, and attentive to household needs.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, service-minded approach.
• Comfortable working alongside an involved, stay-at-home parent.
• Seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with a family.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Comfortable working a split schedule, Monday through Friday.

• Available for morning school routines and afternoon/evening household support.

• Comfortable assisting with school drop-offs and pickups.

• Able to provide excellent professional references and successfully complete a background check.

• Available to begin as soon as possible.

Salary and Benefits

Approximately $40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Two weeks of paid vacation annually

Additional benefits to be discussed