House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Job Title : House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Location: Cypress, TX 77433

Employment Type: Part-time; 15–20 hours per week

Schedule: Monday–Thursday:

- Meal prep: One half day, typically Monday or Tuesday for 4-5 hours, dedicated to preparing meals for the week.
- Kids’ sports transportation: Two afternoons per week, typically 2:00–6:00 p.m., with flexibility to choose two of the three afternoons from Tuesday through Thursday. These shifts include school and daycare pickups and drop-off at designated sports practice, where a parent will meet you.
- Household management: The rest of the weekly hours, including time before pickups on sports days, will be used for laundry, errands, and other household responsibilities outlined below.

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable personal transportation and a clean driving record required. Family will provide appropriate car/booster seats; a small SUV or larger vehicle is preferred for transporting children.
- Ability to navigate stairs throughout the course of the workday.

About Our Family

We’re a family of five with three active kids, two parents who work as engineers, and a lot of hockey gear. Between school, daycare, full-time jobs, and the kids’ sports, our days fill up quickly, and we usually spend most of the weekend between games trying to catch up on laundry, getting the house back under control, and prepping meals for the upcoming week. We’ve built plenty of strong routines that help everyone know what to expect and make busy weeks easier, but we are at capacity. We both travel for work from time to time, so some weeks look a bit different from others.

At home, we like having a rhythm to the week. Familiar routines help the kids know what to expect and gain age-appropriate independence and skills. We value time together, staying active and healthy, and having time to rest. Right now we’re at capacity, so we squeeze things in when we can but would love to do more in the future.

All three of our kids have celiac disease, so we keep a gluten-free kitchen and prepare most of our meals at home. This currently takes up a good portion of our Sundays to try and make busy weeknights a little easier. We’ll share our family recipes and walk you through what celiac disease means and how we handle groceries and food prep.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are the kind of person who walks into a room, sees what needs to be done, and takes care of it without waiting to be asked. You’re organized and comfortable working within existing systems and routine, and ask questions when you don’t understand. You take initiative, you problem-solve, and when something goes sideways, you communicate it clearly and move forward. We’ll show you how our household runs and be clear on what matters most each week. As you get to know us, we’ll trust you to make everyday decisions and follow through.

Meal prep and afternoon pickups anchor the week. You’ll use the remaining time to keep our household running, with laundry, routine tidying, and time-sensitive errands taking priority. Larger projects like organizing, deep cleaning, or researching and setting up travel and appointments will fit in as time allows.

You bring a thoughtful, methodical, and practical mindset to your work. You're warm and consistent with the kids and understand the importance of age-appropriate boundaries and expectations. You're not easily flustered by a busy afternoon, a complicated grocery list, or a last-minute schedule change. You’re comfortable texting quick updates or questions, picking up the phone when something needs a conversation, and flagging issues early with a suggested next step to keep things moving. Experience in childcare, household management, or education is a plus, but the right personality and mindset will always win out over a resume. We value initiative, sound judgment, and reliable follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Prep & Groceries

This is the cornerstone of the role. All three children have celiac disease, which means every meal prepared in this home must be 100% gluten-free — no exceptions. Recipes and education on celiac disease and requirements can be provided by the family.

- Prepare and cook approximately 4 full family dinners and 3 weekday lunches (for adults) per week. Recipes provided to start, but opportunity to select recipes may come as you get to know our family.
- Manage grocery orders via online ordering and curbside pickup
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization after prep and meals
- Monitor pantry and fridge, ensuring staples are consistently stocked

Family Support & Child Assistance

- Afternoon school and daycare pickups two to three days per week, including drop-offs at activities up to approximately 30 minutes from home.
- Occasional kid-related errands

Household Organization & Maintenance

- Maintain household organization systems; create new ones where needed
- Routine resets and prep home between twice-monthly cleaner visits
- Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, high-traffic floor care
- Coordinate and prepare donation drop-offs
- Assist with packing/unpacking for family travel
- Indoor plant care

Laundry & Linens

- Wash, fold, and put away family laundry
- Rotate linens and maintain tidy, well-stocked laundry areas

Inventory & Errands

- Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
- Manage running household supply lists and recurring orders (Amazon, Costco, Target)
- Handle returns, occasional gift shopping, and mail and package intake
- Take care of business-hours errands that require in-person access

Pet Care

- Occasional dog walking as needed
- Schedule grooming appointments

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

- Calendar management (Google Calendar and Skylight)
- Event and appointment coordination
- Travel planning and logistics
- Research and surface vendor quotes and repair needs for family review

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

- Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.)
- Refresh garage, mudroom, and entryway as needed
- Organizational projects (toys, sports gear, seasonal items)

How to Apply

Please submit a short intro letter, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information. Please note that this role requires a background check.

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