Live-In, 5 Day Nanny-Cook with Culinary Expertise Needed: Mon-Fri 730am-730pm.
Job Overview:
A low-key, semi-formal family in Greenwich, CT, seeks a warm, kind, flexible, and easy-going Live-In Nanny to join their household. This role requires someone who can support a family with two young children (a 2-year-old boy and a 3-month-old girl), daily household tasks, and culinary responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a team player who works well with other staff and respects family dynamics. This is a live-in position for Monday-Friday only.
Key Information:
- Childcare:
- Provide care for a 2-year-old boy and 3-month-old girl.
- Prepare nutritious meals for the children, including baby food prep.
- Manage morning routine, oversee nap times, and engage in age-appropriate activities when children are awake.
- Assist mom with care for the newborn, as needed.
- Cooking:
- Prepare healthy, family-style meals, including Indian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines.
- Follow recipes and prepare clean, nutritious dishes with and without meat.
- Handle family dinner prep and cleanup.
- Cook breakfast and lunch for the children daily.
- A culinary degree or advanced cooking skills are highly preferred.
- Household Management:
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including the children’s laundry.
- Assist with household organization and daily tidying.
- Work seamlessly with other household staff
- Travel internationally with the family to destinations such as Toronto or the Islands (2x per year)
- Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM (live-in during the week).
- Weekends off; candidate can go home on weekends
- Salary and Benefits:
- Starting at $90,000+ per year, based on cooking ability and expertise.
- Private suite provided.
- Paid major holidays.
- Paid personal, business, and sick days.
- Two weeks of paid vacation.
- Opportunities for international travel.
- Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a nanny in a semi-formal household.
- Exceptional cooking skills, with a preference for those familiar with Indian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines or holding a culinary degree.
- Clean driving record (though driving responsibilities will be minimal).
- Ability to blend into the background when needed, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Comfortable working in a 15,000-square-foot home alongside other staff.
- Must exhibit a no-ego attitude, warmth, kindness, and flexibility.
- 3-5 years of recent experience and 3 stellar references (to be verified).
- CPR certification, or will to receive.
- Additional Notes:
- This is a unique opportunity to join a welcoming family and be a valued partner in their home. The position involves working closely with a stay-at-home mom who values collaboration and support.