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Julie is very passionate and is open to suggestions, did a wonderful job on my sons first bday. Thank You Julie and Paul.

Birthday home decoration

$300

Amazing! Couldn’t not recommend enough. So professional and did everything perfectly

Decorate a room for a birthday

$200

Thanks for being prompt and job completed well

Need a 4x4 with winch

$100

Thank you so much Cas, what a beautiful cake you’ve made!

Custom made cake

$100

Thanks Cas The cake looked lovely and tasted delicious as well.

30th Birthday cake

$200

Michelle was amazing & picked up a cake last minute for us. Thank you so much.

Bake me a cake ASAP

$150

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Laundry and Light Housekeeping – Elanora Heights (Mon & Fri)

$120

Elanora Heights NSW 2101, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Description We’re a family of three, looking for a reliable and organised lady to help with laundry and light housekeeping at our small two-bedroom home in Elanora Heights. This is a regular role on Mondays and Fridays, approximately 2–3 hours per visit. Tasks include: ✔ Collecting, washing, drying, folding and putting away laundry ✔ General tidying around the house (living area/kitchen and bedrooms) ✔ Loading and unloading the dishwasher ✔ Wiping down kitchen and dining table tops No deep cleaning, bathrooms, or heavy lifting required. Schedule: 🗓 Mondays and Fridays ⏱ 2–3 hours per visit 🕘 Flexible start time between 9:30am and 12:00pm What we’re looking for: ⭐ Trustworthy, punctual, and detail-oriented ⭐ Comfortable working independently ⭐ Own transport preferred ⭐ Respectful of a family home environment Pay: 💰 Competitive hourly rate — please include your hourly rate when responding. To apply: Please include a short introduction, relevant experience, availability for both days, and any reviews you may have. Happy to have a quick call or message exchange before confirming.

Food shop + Meal Prep

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Food shop + cook portioned food in the meal prep

Bake Wedding Cake

$200

Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Im looking for a heart shaped cake covered in rapberries for my wedding. The cake does not need to be as big as the photo (15inches OR 40cms is a perfect size). The delivery will be the wedding venue. July 10th is the wedding.

Help with Meal prep

$80

Zetland NSW, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Need help with cooking meals Monday-Friday following my meal plan as I work long hours and training for a triathlon.

Weekly Chef for Meal Prep (Clean Eating, Pregnant Friendly)

$200

Cronulla NSW, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

We’re a husband and wife looking for a reliable and experienced home cook or meal prep chef to help us with weekly meal preparation. This is an ongoing weekly role, not a one-off task. My wife is currently pregnant, so we’re after clean, nutritious, well-balanced meals made with care and a strong focus on food safety. What we’re looking for • Someone who enjoys cooking clean, wholesome meals • Experience with meal prep, home cooking, or professional cooking preferred • Valid Food Safety Certificate required • Comfortable cooking for pregnancy-safe requirements • Organised, hygienic, and detail-oriented • Reliable and happy to commit weekly The role • Prepare weekly meals for two adults • Meals can be: • Cooked off-site and delivered, or • Cooked on-site in our kitchen, then stored and packaged • Meals to be portioned, labelled, and stored neatly • Menu can be: • Based on a plan we provide, or • Collaborated on together week to week Ingredients • Ingredients will be provided by us, unless otherwise discussed • Happy to adjust based on your preferences or suggestions Food style • Clean eating • High-quality proteins, vegetables, whole foods • Minimal processed foods • Balanced and pregnancy-friendly Schedule • Once per week • Day and timing flexible and can be agreed together

** Weekly home cook - healthy vegetarian / plant-based meals **

$105

Mosman NSW, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Hello, We’re a family of 4 and are looking for someone to come to our home and cook meals for the week. We’re after a cook who enjoys making healthy vegetarian food, with a mostly plant-based focus (beans, lentils, tofu, vegetables, polenta, whole foods etc). We’re not looking for heavy or highly processed meals. Details: - Cooking for: family of 4 - Meals: dinners for the week - Hours: 3 hours - Timing: early in the week (Mon–Tue preferred, anytime between 9am and 3pm) - Location: At our place in Mosman Vegetarian / mostly plant-based experience preferred. We will: - Choose the recipes in advance - Supply all ingredients before you arrive Please include: - Your cooking experience - Your availability - Your hourly rate or per-visit price This could become an ongoing weekly role if it’s a good fit. Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks, Louise

Cook three delicious vegan meals for our family of 4 each week

$120

Birchgrove NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2026

We need a cook to come to our house and prepare three vegan dinners for four each Monday

Meal prep

$250

Chatswood NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Meal prep required: simple rice and mince meals. Each portion to include 200g mince and ½ cup of rice. Cooked, portioned, and ready for easy reheating. Looking for someone reliable who can prepare clean, basic meals. 14x meals per week can supply Tupperware will need you to buy the ingredients

Chef for weekly meal prep

$200

Matraville NSW 2036, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I’m looking for an experienced home cook or chef to prepare weekly meals for my family of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 1 and 5). I’m currently suffering from severe hyperemesis gravidarum, which means I’m unable to cook or be around strong food smells, so I really need someone reliable and considerate. What I’m after: • Nutritious, family-friendly meals • Child-appropriate options (including meals suitable for a 1-year-old) • Meals can be prepared off-site and delivered, or in my home (happy to discuss what works best) I can supply all ingredients/groceries. Looking for evening meals Monday - Friday and a few snacks would be great.

Ongoing In-Home Meal Prep – 3 Adults, 4x per Week

$500

North Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia

24th Jan 2026

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced home cook to prepare healthy, home-style meals for 3 adults, 4 times per week. Meals will be cooked in our home, prepared fresh for dinners What we’re looking for: • Experience cooking for families • Comfortable planning menus and adjusting to preferences • Reliable, punctual, and well organised Meals: • Dinner-style meals Groceries: • You will purchase the groceries • We will reimburse grocery costs (receipts provided) Schedule: • 4 days per week (days flexible) • Ongoing arrangement • Looking to start next week Trial Period: • Happy to start with a 1–2 week trial to ensure a good fit for both sides Budget: • $125 per visit, excluding groceries Please include in your offer: • Brief overview of your cooking experience • Example meals you enjoy cooking • Your availability • Any relevant food safety or hospitality experience

Need a skilled vegetarian home cook - Sydney

$500

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Busy family of 4 looking for assistance with healthy, nutritious weekly meals. Mostly vegetarian/vegan.

I ndian Vegetarian Home Cooking – Twice a Week

$50

Homebush West NSW, Australia

25th Dec 2025

Hi there, I’m looking for a reliable and experienced Indian vegetarian cook to help prepare home-style meals for my parents at our home in Homebush West. Indian Vegetarian Cooking Twice a week for 2 adults. Clean, organised, and hygienic Punctual, reliable, and respectful

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Navneet arrived on time and completed all the cooking within the specified timeframe. The food tasted great, she paid excellent attention to detail, and kept the kitchen clean as she went. Very happy with her service and would highly recommend her.

I need a custom made cake for a 50th delivered to a hotel in Sydney

$250

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

14th Dec 2025

I need a custom made 2 tier cake made for approximately 25 guests for a 50th birthday. Delivered to the hotel as well. I have a theme in mind and can post photos.

Adriana was so helpful and amazing through the entire process. She made the cake exactly to how I wanted it and I was so happy how it turned out. It was the highlight of the night. Thank you Adriana for your flexibility when the venue was changed at the last minute and being so thoughtful with all the extra touches. Also really appreciated you being so punctual and reliable! Would highly recommend using Adriana for your special milestones.

Meal prep - chef

$200

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

8th Dec 2025

I need a chef or experienced cook to take over meal prep. Ongoing weekly if mutually agreeable after trial. Three children two adults -dietary requirements: must have experience cooking for fussy children, and experience with vegetarian meal and gluten-free and dairy free meals Job is to prepare weekly nutritious meals that can be refrigerated and served through the week Meals should be ready to assemble, and planned for serving Monday to Friday. Meals to be prepped in our kitchen. I will provide ingredients as requested. You will prepare menu in collaboration with myself.

Absolutely wonderful, would love to work with again

Meal prep twice a week

$125

Charlestown NSW, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Twice a week cook my meals prep I own and run a buisness I’m becoming too busy to be able to do it all… so every 4days 12 meals 24 a week In total

Absolutely the best experience ! Easy and done right! Thank you

Fortnightly meal prep housework etc help

$90

Castlecrag NSW 2068, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Friendly efficiently help around the home What I need: 1. Meal Prep (Fortnightly – 2 hours per session) • Basic chopping, prepping, and cooking 2. Light Housework ( maybe 1 hour per week) • Folding laundry • Putting clothes away • Light wardrobe organisation • General tidy of baby/bedroom areas • Occasional ad-hoc tasks (nothing heavy) Who would suit this role: • Someone organised and efficient • Trustworthy and respectful in a family home • Good communicator • Experience with kids/babies around is a bonus (we have an 8-month-old) Ongoing schedule: • Meal Prep: 2 hours every second week • Housework: 1 hour every week • Times are flexible — mornings or afternoons okay Please include in your offer: • Your hourly rate • Experience with meal prep or home organisation • Availability

Vivienne was a great communicator and super efficient, she organised my wardrobe so good and efficient!! She was a delight to have around and will be working with her again!

Need decorator for birthday party

$200

The Ponds, New South Wales

1st Oct 2025

You will have 1 and half hour (form 8:30am - 10am) before party to decorate the place. Its at a community hall in the ponds. Need decoration similar to pictures and also need table setup for 50 guests. You will also need to packup everything before 2:30pm.

Ana did a lovely job with the overall décor — everything looked beautiful and thoughtfully arranged. There were a few hiccups and the setup didn’t finish exactly on time, but considering she’s new and offered a very reasonable price, she did a commendable job overall.

Cleaning, tidying, linen changes, laundry, meal prep & household task

$160

Balmain, New South Wales

19th Sep 2025

Cleaner / Housekeeper – General Help Needed (Rozelle) Looking for a friendly, reliable person to help us give our home a spring clean, so it's super tidy and organised and keep things running smoothly. Job Details: General clean and tidy of a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home Straightening up and making the house look organised and things away. Folding clean laundry, putting clothes on hangers and away in cupboards Meal prep for kids’ lunches and/or dinners Changing towels and bed sheets Wiping down surfaces, cupboard doors, mirrors, shower screens, and bathrooms We’re after someone who is thorough, takes pride in their work, and enjoys leaving a space feeling fresh and organised. Location: Rozelle, Sydney Timing: Ideally Friday mornings or afternoons (approx. 3–4 hours).

She was a great help, and found other things to tackle.

Cake making and decorating - RABBITOHS THEMED

$300

Willoughby, New South Wales

13th Sep 2025

Hey there, wanting to get a 40th themed Rabbitohs birthday cake made. Happy to pick up from Sydney area. Photos are for inspiration. Would love to see the types of cakes you’ve made.

I am so impressed and will definitely be using Adrianna again. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🙏🙏

House maid - Doing laundry and meal prep weekly

$200

Eastlakes NSW, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Hi We had a house maid who has now retired. We had them weekly. We DO NOT need cleaning just 1. Washing and folding of clothes ( no ironing ) 2. Meal prep weekly- we buy everything and you just need to cook and pack it. All can de done within a work day and at our place on Tuesdays Thursday or Fridays Open to discussion. Thank you

The best you can possibly ask for and very reliable. Efficient and will definitely be using again. Thank you Luna