House Manager & Prep Expertise

Title:

House Manager & Meal Prep Expertise

Location:

West Hartford, CT 06117

Employment Type:

Part‑time (28/hours per week)
Proposed

Start Date:

ASAP Compensation: $35–40/hour, based on experience.

Proposed

Schedule:

Tuesday–Friday, Approximately from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Flexibility for occasional childcare on days off from school or kid’s sick days.

• Maintain a smoke‑free environment.
• Pass background check.
• Reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement available for errands.
• Up‑to‑date on routine vaccinations preferred.
• CPR certification and epi‑pen training preferred.
• Observant of household allergies (no peanuts, tree nuts, or sesame).

We’re a warm, thoughtful family of four with two children (ages 6 and 20 months) along with a mini golden doodle. With two demanding careers, a full household, and active kids, we’re seeking steady, proactive help to bring ease and rhythm to our home — especially around food, organization, and daily logistics. We’re looking for someone who can help our family feel supported and nourished — someone to manage meal prep, laundry, errands, and light organization, so our evenings can be focused on connection instead of household chores.

• Plan and prep 4–6 meals per week (mix of fresh meals (1‑3) and frozen meals (2‑3) family‑style dinners).
• Prep pre‑made breakfast and pack daily school lunches for children.
• Grocery shop and manage pantry and fridge inventory.
• Follow dietary guidelines (peanut, tree nut, and sesame‑free home).
• Maintain kitchen organization and handle full cleanup post‑prep.
• Manage dishes, kids’ dishware, and daily kitchen resets.

• Wash, dry, fold, organize, and put away family laundry.
• Iron or steam items as needed.
• Maintain tidy laundry systems and fully stocked supplies.

• Run errands: grocery shopping, pharmacy, Amazon returns, etc.
• Post or sell items no longer needed (e.g., Facebook Marketplace).
• Manage household orders (e.g., Amazon, BJs, Target) and update running household lists.

• Provide one mandatory 30–40 minute daily walk around 2/3PM and a short midday walk around 12PM, as needed.
• Maintain pet supplies and note when reorders are needed.

• Maintain household systems (closets, pantry, storage, play areas, etc.).
• Reset and tidy rooms daily; ensure the home is ready for biweekly cleaning service.
• Source and manage kids’ clothing, handle wardrobe changeovers.
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding).
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop‑offs and pick‑ups.
• Support packing and unpacking for family travel.

• Propose thoughtful gift ideas for family members, friends, and special occasions (birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, etc).
• Purchase gifts based on family preferences, interests, and any specific requests.
• Organize gift wrapping and ensure all gifts are neatly wrapped and prepared for giving.

• Supervise and coordinate with service providers (cleaners, contractors, landscapers, etc).
• Support with household projects (e.g., mudroom/powder room remodel, front patio updates).
• Research, coordinate, and present repair or project quotes for family approval.
• Manage timelines and communicate status updates for home improvement projects.
• Oversee outdoor and seasonal property maintenance.

• Potential future support with school pickups or after‑school transitions.
• Light supervision or playtime when assisting with early pickups.
• Prepare backpacks, lunches/snacks, or clothing for school, as needed.
• Prepare/organize items for weekly family and school events (prepare pot‑lucks, purchase special outfits, purchase/pack items for special events, etc).

• Deep clean key areas (fridge, oven, washing machine) periodically.
• Refresh and organize high‑traffic zones (mudroom, garage, play areas).
• Clean humidifiers, air purifiers, and washing machines monthly.
• Switch air filters quarterly and smoke detector batteries every 6 months.
• Manage project‑based organization (toy rotation, décor swaps).
• Organize and purge items no longer needed from storage…