Find an experienced cook in Mornington Peninsula

We’re a busy family (2 adults, 2 children) looking for a warm, organised, reliable person to help support the kitchen and food side of our home on an ongoing basis. This is a “kitchen fairy” / family food support role for a household that values nourishing food, calm systems, and a well-functioning home. We’d love someone who genuinely enjoys creating order in a kitchen, notices what’s needed, and can gradually learn our family preferences and rhythms over time. Tasks may include: • Fridge clean-outs and resets • Pantry organisation and stock rotation • Checking stock levels and noting groceries needed • Unpacking grocery deliveries • Washing/chopping fruit and vegetables • Preparing healthy snacks and lunchbox items • Protein prep (eggs, chicken, mince, meatballs etc.) • Simple wholefood meal prep • Cooking / baking simple nourishing family meals and snacks • Helping keep the kitchen calm, functional and reset • Reducing food waste and helping things flow smoothly week to week Food style: • Wholefoods-focused • High protein • Family-friendly meals • Minimal processed food where possible • Nourishing hearty food • Variety and balance important We’re looking for someone who is: • Warm, calm and trustworthy • Organised and proactive • Comfortable working independently • Confident in a kitchen and food prep • Happy to learn family preferences over time • Naturally tidy and orderly • Reliable and consistent • Non-smoker • Police check preferred (or willing to obtain one) Potential for ongoing weekly work for the right person. Please let me know: • A little about yourself • Relevant experience • Your hourly rate • Availability Would love to find someone who genuinely enjoys helping a family feel nourished and supported through food and kitchen systems 🤍

Meal prep / cooking / pantry & fridge fairy (ignore $10 budget it makes me enter a number)

Hi! I’m looking for an experienced home cook or personal chef to come to my house in mt martha once a week (or fortnightly) to prep and cook a batch of meals for my family. What I need: ∙ Shop for ingredients beforehand (I’ll provide a budget/list, or you can suggest meals) ∙ Come to my home and cook a variety of meals ∙ Portion, label, and store everything in the freezer ∙ Leave the kitchen clean when done Family details: ∙ 2 adults, 2 kids I’m looking for someone who: ∙ Has experience with batch cooking / meal prep ∙ Is reliable and trustworthy in a family home ∙ Can suggest a weekly menu or work from one I provide Frequency: Weekly / Fortnightly (ongoing if it’s a great fit!) Budget: Open to quotes — please include your hourly rate and whether you charge separately for shopping time. Would love to see any reviews or examples of previous meal prep work if you have them. 😊

I am looking to get some vegan meals delivered each week as part of food prep for the week. Ideally looking for 4 main meals, with 4 servings. They can be delivered at once each week, or we can arrange pick up. Ideally looking to have healthy meals with lots of veggies, that are low in gluten or gluten free. All cuisines are welcome

• 6 individual lunch meals per week • High protein focus • Clean, whole-food ingredients • Balanced macros (protein-forward, moderate carbs, healthy fats) • Meals that reheat well • No ultra-processed food or heavy sauces Food preferences: • Lean proteins (chicken, beef, fish) • Veg-heavy • Simple, filling meals • Happy to take menu suggestions from someone who knows what they’re doing 40–50g protein per meal Ongoing weekly work if it’s a good fit

Looking for a private chef to cater and serve a dinner party with 10 guests and 2 kids. It’s in Mornington peninsula - price negotiable

I’m a busy professional running two companies and am looking for a reliable, organised, and health-conscious personal assistant to help keep my home and life running smoothly so I can stay focused on work. ✅ What’s Involved: Healthy Meal Prep: Cook fresh, balanced meals tailored to specific protein, calorie, and macro targets; deliver meals ready for the fridge. Grocery Shopping: Stock pantry and kitchen essentials. Light Cleaning: Tidy kitchen, living areas, and bathroom surfaces; keep the home organised. Laundry: Wash, dry, fold, and put away clothes, towels, and linens. Personal Admin: Stay on top of bills, payments, and personal paperwork. PA Support: Manage scheduling, errands, booking appointments, and general personal admin tasks so I can stay focused on running my businesses. 👤 Ideal Candidate: Experience with healthy meal prep and portioning Confident calculating macros and calories for fitness-focused meals Organised, proactive, and great at multitasking Comfortable with cleaning, laundry, and household organisation Trustworthy, reliable, and able to work independently Flexible availability to assist weekly 💵 Monthly salary negotiable based on experience, workload, and hours required. 📍 Location: Mount Martha 📩 Interested? Send a message with your experience in meal prep, admin work, cleaning, and why you’d be a great fit!

I am looking for someone to prepare and deliver balanced, nutritious meals each week, perfect for an active lifestyle focused on hitting precise nutrition goals. ✅ What I am After: High protein meals with high-quality protein, complex carbs, and plenty of vegetables Meals centred around specific daily targets for protein, calories, and macros – experience with nutrition planning or macro-based meal prep is essential Delicious, clean recipes focused on nutrition, variety, and great taste Prepared once weekly, delivered fresh, and ready to refrigerate Typically 10–14 meals (lunch + dinner for 5–7 days) 👩‍🍳 Ideal Fit: Experienced with healthy meal prep, portioning, and precise macro calculations Confident creating meals tailored to specific protein, calorie, and macro targets Practices clean, safe kitchen hygiene Able to cook and deliver weekly, or arrange reliable delivery ⭐ Bonus Points If You: Offer a rotating weekly menu or creative meal suggestions Are passionate about fitness, wellness, or performance-based nutrition 💵 I’ll cover all food costs, and weekly pay is negotiable based on experience and number of meals. 📩 Interested? Send me a message with a sample menu, your experience, and examples of how you’ve created macro-focused meal plans.

We’re a family of four who are looking for an In-House Chef to assist us with weekly meal planning, sourcing and cooking. This would suit someone who can cater to allergies and consider a health-conscious lifestyle. We value real, local and seasonal food with no preservatives / additives. Not looking for bulk cooking where meals need to be frozen. Price to be discussed depending on the person and also the weekly hours.

It’s my Nanna’s 101st birthday which I need a beautiful cake for.

Some fun entertainment for 5 and 6 year Olds for our sons birthday. Any suggestions on ideas (Balloon twisting, magic tricks etc)

I’m looking to get a cake made. I would like it done with ombré, with the colors black, navy and royal blue, with a splash of gold. I am still open to ideas that you may have. The colors for the birthday and black blue and gold. I need this for April 26th. If you could message me with ideas and costs this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Leesh

Surprise musician/singer appropriate for a 90th birthday to perform for small family gathering at Cape Shanck 15/3 around 1.30-2.00 (can neg the time if needed)

Prep high protein/no carb/low sugar vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner for 5 days for 1 person

Hi There! My partner and I are busy professional with two beautiful dogs. We would absolute love to get some time back and focus on doing the things we love with our weekend rather than all of the household chores and tasks. Nothing too crazy. However, we are looking for someone who is flexible. Once a week or once a fortnight to help with cleaning, meal prep (recipes provided), washing and sometimes organising things. Please reach out this sounds like something that would interest you.

Prepare week night dinners for a family of 5

I am looking for a cake to be made for an event. Looking for a simple white two tier cake, the event will be in Red Hill on Dec 13. Around 100 servings depending on price

i would like it to be decorated with purple and pink and bohemian mix

We are looking for someone to assist with healthy meal prep for two adults on a regular basis. Ideally we would get a mixture of freezable options plus fresh protein and sides that can be used across dinners primarily, and some lunches. Focus should be on high protein and veg content. I would love to hear from people to explain scenarios that work well and how you quote for something like this? I feel like it might be easiest for us to buy ingredients and build a menu, and then pay by the hour for preparation? But happy to hear other ways of working.

After someone to do weekly healthy family meals and prep. 5 dinners enough for 3 people. Open to offers. Price listed is for cooking only not food. Negotiable depending on service offered. Must be local