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 John’s 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 family’s 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 ​Current DBS Benefits Competitive salary 50-55k gross p.

a., depending on experience Long-term, stable role within a kind and welcoming family