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Such a nice person, thanks Jess. Really appreciate the quick response to my messages and getting things done. Will recommend to anyone and for sure will work with her again.

Coffee and Cake delivery to a friend for her birthday

$60

Jenni went above and beyond for my KFC bucket cake! I had that many people asking me for her number, it was absolutely amazing! Thank you for making my 30th birthday one to remember! Highly recommended!

KFC Cake - 30th Birthday

$300

Did an amazing job, kids loved it. Thanks jessica

Face painting for kids

$100

Great communication. Said she could get the job done by a certain time and followed through. Nothing was a problem.

Meal Prep

$100

AMAZING FOOD

Someone to cook me a vegetarian dinner

$40

Jenni did such an amazing job! One very talented lady, I highly recommend her cake making skills. Thank you so much Jenni :)

Adult Themed Custom Cake for Hens Party by Sat 26th

$100

What's the average cost of a cook in QLD

$77 - $200

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$77

median

$155

high

$200

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Weekly Meal prep

$100

Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Looking for someone to come do ongoing meal prep for me every week (I'll supply the groceries), you just come and cook :) I have a modern apartment with nice cooking facilities

Weekly healthy meal prep

$10

Hope Island QLD, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

Looking for someone to prepare healthy weekly meal prep on an ongoing basis. Day can be Fridays or Sundays (flexible). Have put the budget as $10, this is just to post the ad. Pricing can be discussed. What we’re after: • Lunches, dinners and snacks for 2 people • Healthy, balanced meals • Good variety each week (not repetitive) • Meals that are easy to take on the go • Open to discussing preferences, dietary goals and portion sizes You’ll need to: • Plan meals • Shop for ingredients (cost reimbursed) • Cook and portion meals ready for the week Experience with healthy cooking or meal prep preferred. Please include examples of meals you’ve made or any relevant experience. Happy to discuss pricing and details 😊

Meal preparation

$100

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

20th Jan 2026

I would like meal prep to be done - three dishes with groceries I have bought. Cooked at my home and put into Tupperware’s. If additional groceries are needed we would pay for this.

Bake a cake

$50

Ripley QLD, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Bake a simple sponge cake for 8-10 people, I can arrange flowers/fruit

Meal preparation

$400

Currumbin Waters QLD 4223, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Two days a week meal prepping

Meal Prepping

$100

Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Meal prepping for 1 person

Weekly meal prep

$200

Peregian Beach QLD 4573, Australia

14th Jan 2026

I am looking for somebody to do a weekly meal prep with organic ingredients. I would like between 4-6 meals a week to be picked up or delivered on a Monday every single week.

in home meal preparation

$350

Buderim QLD, Australia

12th Jan 2026

I am looking for a chef to provide in home meal preparation for 5 hours.

Grocery Shop & Meal Preparation

$100

Nirimba QLD, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Grocery shopping and meal preparation done for my partner and I every Sunday. We will provide the grocery list and meals to make. We just need the grocery shop and meal preparation completed.

Meal Preparation

$200

Teneriffe QLD, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Looking for a household assistant to pick up groceries and meal preparation once a week

Thanks Georgia did a good job

Teach me to bake and decorate cookies

$150

Wynnum QLD, Australia

4th Dec 2025

My friend and I are wanting to learn how to bake and decorate sugar cookies. Ideally Christmas themed cookies. I am unsure of the time needed so please quote as I am aware it may be higher than what I am listing. Before confirming a tasker, I would prefer to see your work if you have an account I can look at.

Amazing help! The cookies were delicious!! Highly recommend

Home cooking + a bit of housework

$50

Windsor QLD, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

I have just had ACL surgery so am looking for someone to come round during the day and help me out by doing some cooking, washing up, laundry. Timing: most businesses days (Mon-Fri) up until Christmas.

Zoe was kind and helpful.

Meal prep and cleaning

$350

Bulimba QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Meal prep Household duties - washing, ironing etc Option to do some personal assistant / house manager work ongoing

Monica is very helpful and great communication ensured task was well delivered

Decorate hotel room for Husband’s birthday

$100

Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

11th Oct 2025

Need to get a bottle, helium balloons (gold with 3 and 0) and a cake. I’ll pay separately for all 3 things

AMAZING! Nothing else would justify how efficient Judith is. She gets you and the task and complete it exactly how you like it.

House assistant for cleaning, laundry & healthy meal prep

$250

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

Looking for a reliable and proactive house assistant in Burleigh Heads to help keep my apartment running smoothly. Tasks include: - General cleaning & tidying (kitchen, bathroom, living area, floors) - Laundry (washing, drying, folding, ironing when needed) - Grocery shopping & restocking essentials - Healthy meal prep (simple, mostly repetitive easy meals, don't have to be a master chef ;)) - Occasional errands (e.g., picking up parcels, household items) What I’m looking for: - Someone organised, discreet, and trustworthy - Health-conscious and confident with simple, nutritious cooking - Positive, can-do attitude, notices what needs doing without being told Ideally available 1-2 times per week (hours flexible, can discuss) We’ll start with a trial for 1–2 visits, and if it’s a good fit, I’d love this to become a long-term role. Happy to pay above standard cleaning rates for the right person

Ren did a great job keeping our apartment clean and organized.

Cake maker

$5

Brisbane City QLD, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Need someone to make a cake that looks like the image provided. Cake is to be 80cm long. Type of cake (mud,sponge etc) is negotiable but need it to look like the image. Delivery to Brisbane City 29 Nov PM. Delivery required at approx 9pm due to cake unable to sit out due to heat. Happy to negotiate a fair price for you 👍🏻

Job completed as described. Great communication after multiple changes on my end.

Kitchen tidy up and meal prep

$100

Holmview QLD, Australia

4th Sep 2025

Heya! Just moved in, Looking for someone to come help me set up the kitchen, put all the groceries away, meal prep for an entire week and then come weekly onwards for a general tidy up (I’m the only occupier so it doesn’t get too messy) meal prep for the entire week from then onwards No meal preference: Just looking for calorie controlled high protein meals. Will supply all ingredients.

Gede turned up on time and cooked the most amazing food for my meal prep. He is an expert in multiple cuisines Japanese, Balinese and western . Will be using him for upcoming cooking jobs surely.

Weekly Meal Prep – 14 Meals (Weight-Gain Focus)

$150

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

29th Aug 2025

TL;DR: Batch-cook 1 lunch + 1 dinner x 7 days in one session. Menu is locked: Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Rice and Spaghetti Bolognese. Portions generous. I’ll freeze/reheat. Goal: Total meals: 14 (7× lunches, 7× dinners) Cook frequency: Once per week (single prep/block) Style: Simple, tasty, repeatable. Ideally follow my usual recipes (I’ll share them), keep it consistent week to week. The menu (locked) Lunch (7x): Simple Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Jasmine Rice Target portion (guide): ~220–250g cooked chicken + ~300g cooked rice per meal Notes: classic sweet soy, mild/neutral (no heat), clean oil (olive/neutral) Dinner (7x): Simple Spaghetti Bolognese Target portion (guide): ~180–220g cooked beef bolognese + ~300g cooked pasta per meal Notes: onion/garlic/herbs/tomato base, nothing fancy; consistent texture Packaging & labelling Containers: 750–1000ml, microwave-safe, leakproof (you supply or I can) Labels: dish name, cook date Packed for freezer; rice and pasta not overcooked (so they survive reheat) Shopping & kitchen Groceries: You can shop with receipt (I reimburse) or I’ll pre-buy a list you provide Where to cook:Open to drop-off if you have a safe, clean setup Hygiene & reliability Current Food Safety/Food Handler cert preferred (let me know if you have one) Consistent results matter: same taste, same portions, same labelling each week Timing Aim for a consistent weekly slot (e.g., Mon or Tue mornings/afternoons) Budget Labour: Open to offers; as a guide $150–$220 for the cook session (negotiable based on experience) Groceries: reimbursed with receipt

Will be a recurring client, thank you very much Nicole and family!

Weekly Meal prep

$200

Newstead QLD, Australia

25th Aug 2025

10 basic meals chicken rice, mince sweet potato veg protein

Ahhhhmazing thankyou so much Georgia amazing job good looks fabulous and I can have my nights back not having to worry about what’s for dinner

Meal prep for the week

$150

Berrinba QLD, Australia

19th Aug 2025

3 dinners for 5 ppl the week.

Nicole has been nothing short of helpful. Meals are delicious. Very prompt with time & so easy To get along with.