Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Location: Houston, TX 77055 (Spring Branch Area)

Employment Type: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week

Compensation: $30-$35 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule:

• Summer hours: Monday through Thursday, 11:00am to 4:00pm; with some flexibility based on weekly schedule
• School year hours: Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Potential opportunity for additional hours every other Friday in the afternoon

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Comfortable around water (pool on property)
• Comfortable around dogs
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

About Our Family

We are a blended family with six children ranging from second grade to tenth grade. Our household operates with a shared custody schedule that varies throughout the week and changes between the school year and summer. The rhythm of our home shifts constantly: some days we have all six kids, others just three, and occasionally we have no children at home.

We value organization and efficiency. Our home has some established organizational systems in place, and we appreciate when those are maintained and improved upon. We are busy professionals who work hard to create a warm, functional home for our kids while juggling demanding careers. Our 15-year-old dog is a gentle and loving member of the family.

Our evenings revolve around soccer practices, extracurriculars, homework, and trying to make sure everyone gets fed dinner! In the summer, the kids enjoy time at home together—swimming, playing, and hanging out. Our family's schedule varies week to week which means flexibility is essential.

Who You Are

You are proactive, resourceful, and incredibly flexible. You thrive in an environment where no two days look the same and can manage your own time to accomplish weekly goals with limited direction. You see what needs to be done and take ownership of it. You are comfortable working independently and can focus on getting the job done. You read the room well and understand when to step in and when to step back. You're detail-oriented, calm, and outcome-focused, and you take pride in helping others offload their mental bandwidth. Most importantly, you can balance supporting the family without doing so much for the kids that they lose their own sense of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

• Assist with transporting children from school and to various activities
• Provide light supervision during summer months, including occasional organizing of activities and outings (go to a movie or a park)
• Check that children have packed their necessary equipment for sports and activities
• Ability to use shared calendar to track family schedules and appointments

Meal Support

• Manage weekly grocery shopping and ordering and put items away
• Prepare healthy meals in large batches 3 times per week (proteins, grains/carbs, salads, fruits)
• Follow approved recipes initially, then adapt based on preferences once familiar
• Manage packing lunches during the school year; prepare lunches during summer
• Clean/organize refrigerator during grocery restock
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Accommodate picky eaters with different preferences - component-style meals work best

Inventory & Errands

• Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies as needed
• Manage household supply lists and subscription orders
• Occasional returns, dry cleaning pickup, and gift shopping
• Open and sort mail, maintain filing system, breakdown boxes from packages and flag important items

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and put away towels on a regular rotation
• Wash bedding after cleaners change sheets every other Thursday; change primary bedroom's bedding every other week (opposite from cleaners)
• Fold and put away adult laundry in organized closet system
• Steam clothing as needed
• Supervise and ensure children fold and put away their own clothes

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Complete daily resets: light tidying including dishes, surfaces, and high-traffic areas
• Maintain and improve existing organizational systems
• Seasonal clothing swaps for children (identify outgrown items and determine what is needed)
• Christmas decor setup and takedown
• Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
• Replace batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, and filters
• Clean and vacuum air purifiers on rotation
• Occasional organizational projects such as photo organization, storage organization, or system improvements

Vehicle Upkeep

• Schedule maintenance for family vehicle and take vehicle to appointments
• Ensure family vehicle is washed and registration is current

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleaning tasks as needed
• Outdoor space maintenance including cleaning patio furniture and keeping areas ready for family use
• Coordinate consignment of household items as needed
• Seasonal holiday prep such as shopping, wrapping, etc.
• On occasion, check that kids are properly packing for travel
• Other personal assistant activities as needed

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Be present for vendor arrivals when the family is unavailable
• Research, coordinate, and follow up on household repairs and quotes as needed

How to Apply:
If you're interested, please apply with the following:

• A brief letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position
• Your updated resume
• At least 3 references with contact information

Note: This role requires a background check.

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