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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

Rena was on time and absolutely meticulous in her meal prep for us. She's a good communicator and the food was divine.

Home chef for healthy 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

Great job, thanks

Meal prep - 2.5 hrs

$75

What's the average cost of a cook in QLD

$76 - $200

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$76

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$152

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$200

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Weekly meal prep

$200

Peregian Beach QLD 4573, Australia

4th Feb 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.

South Indian Vegetarian Meals

$90

Parkinson QLD 4115, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

We need 2 South Indian Vegetarian Meals (Lunch/Dinner) for 2 homecooked daily and delivered( Monday to Friday). Open to picking up if at a reasonable distance ( up to 10km radius)

Macro specific breakfast burritos

$150

Miami, Queensland

2nd Feb 2026

Breakfast burritos pre-made to specific macros. Delivered fortnightly.

Birthday cake for my toddlers party - farm themed

$150

Helensvale QLD, Australia

1st Feb 2026

I need someone to make a cake for my toddlers birthday party. The theme is Farm. Photo is provided for inspiration, but happy to chat through the actual design, would love some animal cake toppers (can be non edible). Would need to drop to Helensvale on Sat 28 Feb at 9am.

Meal prep, as per post

$100

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Meal prep as per previous post

Want a private chef for meal prep once a week

$200

Broadbeach Waters QLD, Australia

30th Jan 2026

id like a personal chef to meal prep my meals for me for the week and package them accordingly, am not opposed to you just doing it and dropping them off to be honest, or you can come and use my kitchen. thank you

Meal prep + grocery shop provided list and meal plan

$100

Forest Glen QLD 4556, Australia

30th Jan 2026

Grocery shop nearby IGA with provided shopping list Meal prep for 7 days this includes 3-4 meals as per meal plan Approx time frame generally takes 2 hours Example of meals egg and bacon, protein smoothie, protein pancakes, stiryfry, chicken wraps, basic few dishes. Clean up after done Add into each meal container and label Looking for either short term once off, or someone who can do this weekly. Make an offer.

Meal prep

$125

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

29th Jan 2026

High protein meal prep. Looking for someone to meal prep for me on a weekly basis (could collect twice a week if easier). Looking for around 20 meals per week but happy to eat repeat meals.

Chef for Meal Prep

$29

Newstead QLD, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Looking for a reliable chef or experienced kitchen assistant to help with meal prep for a small nutrition-focused business. Details: • When: Sundays, 9:00am – 12:00pm • Location: Newstead (on-site only) • Pay: $29 per hour • Duration: 3 hours What you’ll be doing: • Assisting with meal prep and cooking • Basic food preparation and assembly • Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen Requirements: • Experience working in a commercial or professional kitchen • Comfortable with meal prep and batch cooking • Reliable, punctual, and efficient • Food safety knowledge (Food Safety Certificate preferred) This is a recurring weekly role for the right person.

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.