Part-Time Family Assistant with Meal Prep Focus

Job description

Part-Time Family Assistant with Meal Prep Focus

Location: Plymouth, MN 55446

Employment Type: Part-time | 10-15 hours per week

Schedule: Approximately 3 days per week, 4–5 hours per day, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Days are flexible and open to candidate availability; Monday/Wednesday/Friday preferred.

Compensation: $25–$30 per hour. Mileage reimbursement to be determined.

Start Date: September 2026

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.

Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Previous childcare or nanny experience preferred

CPR/First Aid certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Comfort with light physical tasks, including snow removal.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

About Our Family

We're a busy, active family of five with three young children and a household that runs on full schedules, after-school activities, and a whole lot of love. Both parents work from home the majority of the time, which means the house is always in motion. One parent has a hybrid schedule with occasional quarterly travel, and the other runs an entrepreneurial business in addition to a primary remote role. Life here is warm, collaborative, and full, and we're looking for someone who can bring calm, structure, and consistency to the everyday.

We already have monthly house cleaners in place, so this role isn't about scrubbing floors — it's about keeping the household humming between those cleans: resetting spaces, owning meals, managing the logistics that pile up, and being a reliable, trusted presence for the kids when we need backup. After school, things can get intense with sports, activities, and the general beautiful chaos of raising three kids. A great week looks like walking into a tidy kitchen, dinner ready to reheat, laundry done, and knowing someone who truly gets our family is in our corner.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are the kind of person who walks into a home and immediately sees what needs to happen — and just handles it. You don't wait to be told. You're warm, friendly, and easy to be around, but you're also deeply independent and take real ownership of your responsibilities. You thrive on creating order in places that feel chaotic, and you find satisfaction in systems that actually work.

You're organized — more organized than most — and you naturally look ahead. You understand what's on the schedule next week before anyone else does. You're comfortable around children and trusted with them, and you know intuitively how to balance getting tasks done while keeping an eye on the kids when needed. You're collaborative and communicative without being overly chatty, and you respect a household's values around technology and screen time without being asked twice. You bring professionalism, discretion, and a steady, proactive energy to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

Family Support

Provide light backup childcare on an as-needed basis, including early dismissals (approximately once per month) and ad hoc support during the school day

Assist with date night coverage approximately once per month

Prep backpacks, clothing, snacks, and sports equipment ahead of school and activity days

Meal Support

Take full ownership of meal prep, approximately 4 dinners per week — some fully ready to serve, others prepped and ready to reheat

Pack meals and snacks for on-the-go evenings when the family schedule is packed

Batch cook breakfast items weekly and prep healthy snacks for the children

Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization as part of meal prep routine

Household Organization & Maintenance

Create and maintain household organizational systems, identifying efficiencies wherever possible

Perform daily resets of key areas including the kitchen, mudroom, and living room (i.e. picking up/organizing toys in the basement, living room, and throughout the house)

Prepare the home for monthly cleaners and coordinate with them on deep cleaning needs as they arise

Manage organizational projects including the storage room, pantry, children's closets, garage, and the guest room closet

Assist with seasonal décor swaps - sourcing, refreshing, and storing décor each season

Support event, holiday, and guest prep as needed

Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel

Manage garage seasonal organization, including bikes, strollers, and outdoor play equipment

Laundry & Linens

Take full ownership of family laundry from start to finish: washing & drying, folding, and putting away

Manage weekly rotation of linens and towels

Keep the laundry area tidy and well stocked

Inventory & Errands

Manage weekly Walmart delivery orders and conduct in-person Costco and Target runs as needed

Manage household supply lists, subscriptions, and Amazon orders

Handle all mail and package management: opening, sorting, putting away, and breaking down boxes for recycling

Assist with gift shopping and occasional returns

Own full logistics for children's birthday parties and family events, including invitations, décor, and supplies

Vehicle Upkeep

Perform weekly clean-out and organization of the family vehicle

Schedule and transport the family vehicle for routine maintenance appointments

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

Maintain visibility into the family's Google Calendar and household whiteboard calendar

Coordinate appointments for the children, including doctors, dentists, and haircuts

Assist with travel planning and logistics

Provide general administrative support as household needs evolve

Mail and package handling including bringing mail and packages in and sorting and getting rid of non-important pieces

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

Own weekly fridge rotation and clean-out

Coordinate with house cleaners when deep cleans are needed

Assist with snow removal, including shoveling and snowblower operation, particularly during family travel

How to Apply

Please submit:

A short intro letter

An updated resume

3 professional references with contact information to be considered for this role.

This role requires a background check.

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Worksite address

minneapolis, MN, 55400, US

Who can apply

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