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My wife and I both work full time and we’re finding it really hard to get proper meals on the table during the week. We’re looking for someone to come to our home in Berwick and batch cook healthy Sri Lankan or South Indian style meals for us. What’s involved: • Cooking at our home (fully equipped kitchen — pots, pans, rice cooker, blender all supplied) • We provide all ingredients. Send us your shopping list, or suggest what we should pick up and what you’d like to cook that day • Around 4-5 dishes per session, portioned into containers for the fridge/freezer • Kitchen and cookware left clean • Approx. 3 hours per session Bonus if you can help with our toddler: We have a nearly 2-year-old daughter, so it would be a big plus if you can suggest and cook simple healthy meals for her as well — mild, no added salt, easy to freeze in small portions. Happy to buy whatever ingredients you recommend for her. What we’re after: • Someone confident with traditional Sri Lankan or Indian home cooking — rice and curry, dhal, sambol, veg dishes, chicken/fish curries • Healthy home-style cooking, not heavy restaurant-style oil • Reliable and comfortable working in a family home This is a paid trial for one session. If it works well for both sides, we’d love to make it regular — twice a week, ongoing. In your offer, please tell us your cooking experience, a sample menu you’d cook, and your availability (weekday evenings or weekends suit us best).

Looking for a reliable chef/mum/dad to cook homemade meals at my place. My husband and I are both struggling to find time to prepare healthy keto meals. Meals would be for two adults and need to cover lunches and dinners for the week. Looking for someone experienced and efficient. Ongoing role :)

Looking for an experienced chef to prepare healthy meals for one person, 2–3 times per week, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner for the full week. This will be ongoing for approximately 2 months. My partner follows a strict diet: * Gluten-free and dairy-free * No added sugar and selective carbohydrates * Mainly fish, vegetables, salads and other gut-friendly foods * Meals should be fresh, nutritious and suitable for meal prep/storage Looking for someone experienced with dietary requirements who can also help suggest a varied, gut-friendly weekly menu.

Louise the last ad expired, can you please make a 1 hour offer to discuss. Dinner prep on a Monday for 2 adults, a 3yo and a 1yo. Prepping 5 nights of dinners plus purees and healthy snacks for the kids, a cake or other treat in the pantry for the adults. You provide the recipes and I'll provide the ingredients. Cooked at our house using all our kitchen equipment, preferably on Mondays on a weekly basis. Price flexible based on experience

* 3-4 dinner meals, 3-4 lunch meals * 2 portions each * Some toddler-friendly options * some freezer-friendly meals * ingredients need to be purchased * 3–4 hours of cooking * full kitchen clean-up afterwards Budget $200-250

I'm looking for someone to make 4 meals for 4 people per week. High protein, decent serving size, 2x vegetarian options per week. Shopping, cooking and cleaning up included in price.

* 3-4 dinner meals, 3-4 lunch meals * 2 portions each * Some toddler-friendly options * some freezer-friendly meals * ingredients need to be purchased * 3–4 hours of cooking * full kitchen clean-up afterwards Budget =200-250 (including groceries)

Looking for someone to help with ongoing house cleaning, meal preps, laundry and other general organisational things around the house. Living a very busy lifestyle at the moment and finding it hard to stay on top of things, please send me your offers. Thanks

Looking for a home cook to prepare simple, healthy meals to be cooked in your kitchen I have some dietary restrictions, so I need someone who is careful with ingredients and happy to follow a clear list of foods My diet is: * Gluten free * Low FODMAP * Low histamine * No fish or seafood You don’t need to already be an expert in these diets. I can provide guidance and suitable ingredients. Familiarity with the Monash Low FODMAP app would be a bonus. The cooking itself is straightforward: chicken/meat, vegetables, salads, soups, stir-fries and other simple meals. Nothing elaborate or spicy. I’m looking for someone who: * Lives reasonably close to Elsternwick * Is a confident and capable home cook * Is clean, organised and careful with food preparation * Is comfortable following dietary restrictions * Can suggest simple meal ideas within the guidelines * Would ideally like regular ongoing work if we’re a good fit Hours/rate: Flexible and negotiable depending on experience. I’m happy to discuss an hourly rate. Please let me know what suburb you’re in, your cooking experience, your hourly rate, and your availability.

We are a busy family living in a 3-bedroom home with 2 young children, looking for a reliable, efficient, and proactive helper on an ongoing fortnightly basis We are seeking someone with great attention to detail who takes initiative around the house—someone who notices what needs doing (like stray toys, dry laundry, or cluttered counters) and handles it without needing step-by-step direction. 1. Meal Prep (5 Family Meals)** Prepare a batch of 4- 5 family-friendly meals per visit to carry us through the fortnight ahead. We need dishes that freeze well and can be pulled out easily during busy weeknights to pop straight into the oven. Don't mind if you do this in our house or in your own kitchen and bring here. Need to let us know in advance what we need to buy or give receipt of ingredients for reimbursement. 2. House Cleaning *Clean the main bathroom. * clean the kitchen area (stovetop, counters, sink, wiping down appliance exteriors). * Vacuum and mop floors ( living areas, bathroom, bedrooms). 3. Family & Household Support (Taking Initiative) * Tidy up toys, kid mess, and general clutter around the living areas. * Fold dry laundry from the line/airer, put away clothes, or pop on a load of washing. * General tidying and organising to help keep our household running smoothly. **Bonus / Casual Extra Hours (Optional)** Big plus if you have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and babysitting experience! We would love to find someone who could also offer ad-hoc/casual help, such as: * Occasional evening or weekend babysitting. * Collecting our son from kindergarten on the odd day Ideal Candidate: *Proactive & Independent:Sees what needs doing (e.g., dry laundry, toy clutter) and takes the initiative to get it done. Great Cook: Comfortable preparing wholesome, family-friendly meals designed to freeze and reheat well. $30 per hour (assuming 5 hours per fortnight?) Looking forward to finding a great ongoing fit for our family!

Buy and cook 20 servings of 4 different pre-planned meals each week. Price negotiable depending on circumstances.

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I have all the stuff but no time. Need someone to meal prep my weekly meals and have them ready to eat. I have containers and food ready to go. Just bring yourself. Cooking experience is needed as I prefer someone knows how to cook it right . Electric Stove. Need prep for 7 days. This will be on going

I require a Santa for a doggie event for pics with people & their pooches Midday -1.30pm 18 July Bank hotel I have Santa outfit to provide Must like dogs Must be friendly outgoing person

Looking for someone to help me meal prep for the week - washing and chopping veggies, herbs etc - and complete kitchen clean up after, including washing, drying and putting away dishes. This should take a couple of hours all up. If it goes well, will repeat next Sunday. Open to offers.

Looking for someone to assist with preparing cooked meals for my dog. My vet has provided a meal plan with specific ingredients and food groups. I will provide the recipes, portion guidelines and instructions. I'm very flexible and easygoing about exact measurements - I just need someone who can follow the recipe and prepare healthy meals containing the required ingredients. The task would involve: • Cooking meals in batches • Portioning into individual containers • Storing appropriately for fridge/freezer I can either: • Arrange groceries to be delivered directly to you via Coles/Woolworths • Reimburse grocery costs • Work out another arrangement that suits I'm based in Brighton (3186). Ideally meals would be prepared in your own kitchen. I can collect if you're within approximately 20km of Brighton, arrange an Uber Parcel pickup, or delivery would be amazing if possible. This may become an ongoing arrangement for the right person. Please let me know your location, availability, preferences around grocery options etc & delivery, pick up etc and any other relevant information. Please ensure your offer includes all costs & the day/ date you are available. Note: grocery cost separate as outlined above. Thank you!

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We are looking to pay someone to cook our meals for us for the week. This will be 2 meals a day for 2 adults. Happy for you to cook at your own place or ours Open to all quotes, thank you

📌 WEEKLY HOME COOK — HEALTHY MEALS, ONGOING ROLE We’re a family looking for a reliable home cook to come once a week for a batch cooking session. We’re all eating healthier to lose of weight — but we still want food that tastes great. Ongoing role for the right person. ✅ WHAT’S INVOLVED • 1 session per week (approx. 2.5–3 hours) • Cook 3–4 healthy dishes, batch-style, for the week • Portion meals into containers so we can just grab, heat and eat • Cook in our kitchen, leave it clean 🍽️ MEALS WE ENJOY (flexible!) Flavourful, home-style cooking made the healthy way — grilled, baked, slow-cooked. Chicken, lamb, goat, seafood. No beef or pork please. 💰 BUDGET Please quote your hourly or per-session rate (groceries on top). 📅 TIMING Weekday preferred, flexible on the day. If this sounds like you, tell us a bit about your cooking background. Looking forward to finding our person!

Looking for someone in Melbourne/Victoria to cook and deliver weekly bulk meals on Saturday or Sunday. I work long construction hours and need proper filling meals, not small diet meals or packaged gym-style meals. Looking for 10–15 large serves per week. High protein, decent carbs, vegetables, moderate salt. Meals like chicken and rice, beef and potatoes, pasta bakes, curries, chilli con carne, burrito bowls, stir-fries, slow-cooked beef, lamb, etc. Ideally meals would be around 700–900 calories each with 40g+ protein, but I don’t need perfect macro tracking. I mainly need big, fresh, healthy meals that are already put together and ready to reheat. Ongoing weekly work if the food is good. Please include examples/photos of meals you’ve cooked and your weekly price for 10–15 meals delivered.