Daily Housekeeper / Cook – nr Brecon, Wales

Our client is seeking an experienced Housekeeper, with confident cooking skills to cater meals for their Estate staff. This involves preparing light lunches, such as sandwiches, soups, and quiches, as well as family-style dinners with protein-rich dishes like pastas, lasagnas, pies, chicken, plus salad / vegetables. Meals should be served buffet-style or left in the fridge for staff to reheat. Breakfast duties include ensuring cereals, bread, eggs, yogurt, and fresh fruit are available for staff self-service.

The staff housing comprises 10 bedrooms, and your responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and organization, managing the household laundry - specifically bi-weekly bed linen changes (no personal clothing) - and oversee household shopping and stock control.

The position requires a reliable, organized individual capable of managing household chores and meal preparation, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements:

 Proven longevity in similar role, or hotel background.

  • Confident cooking skills

  • Recent and checkable references

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  • Good communication skills and clear English

  • Enhanced DBS clearance (agency can organise)

  • Must have clean driving licence and car to access property

  • Ability to start mid June 2026

 Hours/Package:

  • Monday – Friday plus 1 weekend per month

  • 45 hours per week

  • Salary £35,000 gross pa

  • Statutory Holiday Entitlements plus extra holiday for your birthday

  • Pension is based on Qualifying Earnings

  • Discretionary bonus

This role would suit a local and experienced Housekeeper/Cook, with right to work in UK, recent and checkable references. Driving Licence and car is a must. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com