Iuliana Bogdanel

Highly experienced Cook and Housekeeper with over 17 years in prestigious live-in private households, bringing a rare combination of professional kitchen skill and genuine, hands-on childcare experience. Accustomed to preparing fresh, nutritious meals and baking artisan breads and pastries to consistently high standards, while maintaining meticulous hygiene and organisation in busy household settings. Holds a Food Hygiene Certificate and a Pedagogical High School Diploma specialising in Primary and Early Years Education, and has cared for children as part of daily responsibilities throughout her career, including a live-in nanny role within a formal household.

Known for discretion, loyalty and professionalism, with a calm, flexible approach and a natural ease around children. Now looking to bring this blend of culinary expertise and childcare experience to a kitchen assistant, cook or nursery support role.

Career Break - Self

(2024-06)

Took time following redundancy to complete a home renovation project and to enjoy quality time with my children before returning to full-time employment. Now fully available and looking forward to bringing my experience and commitment to a new long-term role.

Executive Housekeeper | Cook (Live-in) - Private Household

(2019-10 - 2024-06)

• Prepared fresh daily meals for the family and guests, planning healthy menus and accommodating dietary requirements including vegan and low-fat diets.
• Baked artisan breads, cakes, pastries and desserts.
• Managed kitchen organisation, shopping and stock control.
• Maintained exceptional hygiene and housekeeping standards throughout the property.
• Supervised temporary hospitality staff during parties and private events.

Owner & Baker - Independent Café & Bakery

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• Founded and personally ran an artisan café and bakery, hand-baking breads, pastries, cakes and desserts.
• Managed purchasing, supplier relationships and stock control.
• Delivered excellent customer service and maintained high food hygiene standards.

Executive Housekeeper | Cook (Live-in) - Private Household

(2008-02 - 2017-07)

• Prepared fresh daily meals and baked artisan breads, cakes, pastries and desserts for a large family household.
• Planned healthy menus and accommodated dietary requirements; managed kitchen organisation and stock control.
• Maintained exceptional housekeeping standards and supervised temporary hospitality staff during events.
• Personally invited back to the role in 2019 by the same family after departing to pursue a business venture.

Live-in Cook | Housekeeper | Nanny - Prestigious Private Household - Chelsea

(2003-09 - 2007-08)

• Provided cooking, childcare and high-level housekeeping across UK residences and Italy.
• Prepared meals for the family and household staff; catered for formal dinners, sporting events and family occasions.
• Baked pastries and desserts; provided formal silver service and table waiting.
• Cared for children as part of daily duties, travelling with the family between properties in London, Surrey and Tuscany.

Volunteer Project Supervisor - Roman Catholic Children Association - Romania

(1998-06 - 2001-09)

• Organised educational programmes and activities for children.
• Coordinated volunteers and planned events.
• Managed project logistics and administration.

Pedagogical High School Diploma - Primary & Early Years Education

Individual Courses - Introducing the Social Sciences; Economics - Open University (UK)