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Grace was wonderful! Highly recommend her for anyone looking for help around the house.
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Shyam was fantastic. All of the kids really enjoyed getting their faces painted, even some of the adults 😀 I would very highly recommend her and would definitely use her again.
Face painting for my son’s 1st birthday
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Viv was wonderful to communicate with. Got the Job done and we were very happy with her service. Would definitely use Viv again! 😃
Cake delivery
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Great attention to detail, took away all the stress of the job! Absolutely recommend
Decorate a bedroom for wedding night
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Efficient, organised and got the job done exactly how we wanted. Thank you!
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Professional cooks usually have previous kitchen experience or qualifications. They’re paid to prepare food, either in a commercial environment, in people’s homes as a personal cook, or they may work from their own kitchen at home.
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Want to impress your best friend with an amazing cake for her birthday party? Or perhaps it’s your turn to bring some baking to work for morning tea? Hire a pastry chef or professional baker to create a cake, biscuits, muffins, or something else tasty. They’ll ask you how many people you’re baking for, any flavour preferences, and any special decorations you’d like. Your baker will bake at their place and deliver the finished product to your home or office once it’s ready.
Dinner party chef
If you’re planning a dinner party with friends, why not hire a dinner party chef to help take all the stress out of hosting? Your professional cook will contact you to confirm the number of guests, what courses/canapes you’d like, and whether the event is formal or informal. They’ll usually prepare most of the food where the event is being held (whether at your home or at a venue) and clean up the kitchen after they’re done.
Specialty cooking
Cooking paleo, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free can be a challenge, whether it’s for yourself, a family member, or for an event you’re catering. Fortunately, many cooks are experienced with a range of different food requirements, including food intolerances, special diets, and allergies. When you hire a cook, they’ll choose recipes and ingredients that are suitable, confirming any dietary requirements before they get started. They’ll be careful to avoid cross-contamination if they’re preparing alternative meals for certain members of your family or party.
Meal preparation & planning
If you struggle to come up with meal ideas and always find yourself short of time throughout the week, why not hire a cook to prep your meals for the week? Your personal cook will confirm how many meals you’d like, the number of people, and if you have any preferences. They’ll choose meals that keep well and are easy to store, and taste great fresh or reheated. They’ll either prepare the food in your kitchen (cleaning up afterwards) or drop your freshly prepared meals off when they’re done, packaged and ready for the fridge or freezer.
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Kitchen help making cookies large quantity
$25
Findon SA 5023, Australia
4th Nov 2026
I need help making cookies for a few hours, it requires rolling the dough and cutting them. Instructions on how would be provided
Excellent work ethics, follows instructions and pays attention to detail. Very helpful.
Instructor for Cake decorating workshop
$150
Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia
4th Nov 2026
Cake Decorating Workshop Instructor – Point Cook I’m launching School of Cakes and looking for an experienced cake decorator to conduct a 2.5-hour hands-on workshop for approximately 10 participants. Responsibilities: * Teach students how to layer, fill and assemble cakes. * Demonstrate crumb coating and smooth buttercream finishing techniques. * Teach buttercream piping, including rosettes, borders and decorative designs. * Guide students as they decorate their own six-inch cakes to take home. * Assist with workshop setup and pack-down. All cakes, American buttercream, piping tools and decorating materials will be provided.
Home Cooking - Couple
$250
Paddington NSW, Australia
4th Nov 2026
Looking for an experienced home cook on a weekly basis. Including grocery shopping for ingredients. Preference for healthy, easily refrigerated or frozen. 3-4 meals that give 7x lunch and dinners.
Meal prep
$40
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
4th Nov 2026
Meal prep gluten free celiac food (4/5 lunches and dinners) will provide kitchen food etc
Meal Prep
$150
Helensvale QLD 4212, Australia
4th Nov 2026
I want someone to prep my meals for the week, twice a week (to keep everything fresh). Weight it out and follow a set macros, fibre, protein, carbs, calories to help me stay fueled.
Bulk meal prep – 56 high-protein meals
$150
Clovelly NSW 2031, Australia
4th Nov 2026
Bulk meal prep – 56 high-protein meals Looking for someone experienced with meal prep to do a bulk cook at my apartment in Clovelly. 7 simple recipes × 8 portions each = 56 meals. Meals will be healthy, high-protein and straightforward — e.g. spaghetti bolognese, chicken curry & rice, beef chilli, chicken pasta etc., with meat, carbs and vegetables in each meal. I’ll provide all ingredients, containers and cooking equipment, along with straightforward recipes, quantities and target portion weights. Meals will be portioned using kitchen scales so servings stay reasonably consistent. Looking for someone to cook, portion, label and clean up afterwards. Would also be great if you enjoy baking, as I may include a batch of simple sweet treats/snacks. Budget: $150 for approximately 4–5 hours. Happy to consider offers based on experience — quality, efficiency and meal-prep experience are more important to me than simply choosing the lowest offer. If it works well, I’d be interested in making this a regular monthly job.
Home cooking
$40
Holsworthy NSW 2173, Australia
4th Nov 2026
I need someone to come 2 days a week (might increase to 3 later) for 2 hours to cook evening meal in my home. I will provide all ingredients. Prefer someone who can cook vegetarian, escatarian and vegan dishes.
Housekeeping and meal prep
$50
Marsfield NSW 2122, Australia
3rd Nov 2026
Housekeeping service for a house of two adults, one cat, one dog. Asking for services once a week for: - meal prepping for two adults (western, Chinese, Korean, and/or Japanese cuisines preferred) for 5 lunches and dinners - simple cleaning of kitchen and one bathroom - laundry washing and folding - vacuuming upper carpeted floor - cat litter clearing These are the things that’s NOT required: - dog walking - pet sitting - mopping or vacuuming ground floor (we have a robot cleaner for that) - bedroom cleaning and sheet fitting (we would like to keep this done by ourselves)
Weekly Meal Prep Assistant
$25
Epping NSW, Australia
15th Oct 2026
I’m looking for a reliable person to help with weekly meal preparation at my home in Epping. This is an ongoing weekly role, perfect for a student wanting practical experience while earning regular income. What you’ll do: * Plan simple, balanced, high-protein meals. * Prepare approximately 10–14 meals for the week. * Portion meals into containers and label them. * Leave the kitchen clean after cooking. About me: I’m a busy professional working full-time and I’m looking for someone who can take the stress out of meal preparation. My goal is to eat nutritious, home-cooked meals consistently without spending my weekends cooking. Requirements: * Confident cooking healthy meals. * Reliable and organised. * Food Safety knowledge. Details: * Frequency: Once per week (preferably Sunday, but flexible) * Time required: Approximately 3–4 hours * Groceries provided (or reimbursement if you shop) * Ongoing work for the right person I’m looking for someone who enjoys healthy cooking and would like a long-term arrangement.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a wonderful experience! Everything was prepared with so much care, and the food was absolutely delicious! Having fresh, healthy, home-cooked meals ready for the week is such a lifesaver. You can really see the love and effort that goes into every dish. Thank you Pauline for making healthy eating so much easier and taking the stress out of meal prep. Highly recommend!
Make a small three tier cake for a 5th bday
$100
Redland Bay QLD 4165, Australia
9th Oct 2026
Kpop demon hunters and gabbys dollhouse
I will be asking for all my cakes from you from now 9n, excellent kind service. You made her dream come true. Everyone was in awe.
Weekly Meal Prep – 3 Bulk Recipes + Portioning | Oak Park Area
$150
Oak Park VIC 3046, Australia
6th Oct 2026
*REPOST - PREVIOUS POST EXPIRED + INTERSTATE TRAVELS DISRUPTION WITH TIMING OF TASK COMPLETION Looking for someone reliable and confident in the kitchen to help with my weekly meal prep on an ongoing basis for the task to be completed on a Sunday. I will provide all groceries, containers, equipment needed - it will just have to be completed in your kitchen I will provide all ingredients, containers, recipes, quantities and instructions — you won’t need to purchase anything. The prep is straightforward and consists of only 3 main recipes cooked in large batches. Each week: • Cook 3 recipes in bulk • Portion into 21 full meals (7 of each recipe) • Prepare 7 containers of dry oats + protein powder – weighing only, no cooking • Prepare 7 containers of dry cereal – weighing only, no cooking • Clean cookware, utensils and kitchen afterwards While there are 35 containers total, only 3 recipes actually require cooking. The entire task should take approximately 3 hours from start to finish, including cooking, portioning and cleaning. All recipes and exact quantities will be provided. As this is fitness/bodybuilding-style meal prep, accurate weighing and portioning is important. I’m based in Oak Park and would prefer the cooking to be done at your home. Ideally you’re located in Oak Park or a nearby suburb so collecting/dropping off ingredients and finished meals is convenient. You don’t need to be a professional chef — I’m mainly looking for someone who is clean, reliable, organised and comfortable following recipes and measurements. When applying, please include your suburb, cooking/meal-prep experience, availability and your price for approximately 3 hours of weekly prep. Ideally this will become a regular weekly arrangement if it works well for both of us.
Kaitlyn helped me with my weekly meal prep, great communicator and punctuality was superb!
Meal prep for the weekdays
$80
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
22nd Sep 2026
We are looking for someone to meal prep for us. 3 days lunch and dinner. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian (no beef) dishes. preference is Indian,Asian. Or we can pick meals around city
Was on time Is a good cook !! Had a good experience will definitely recommend !
Kellyville home made tiffin
$25
Kellyville NSW 2155, Australia
21st Sep 2026
Looking for home made tiffin service in kellyville
Good service! Food was good
Bake me a cherry ripe cheese cake
$150
Burpengary QLD 4505, Australia
15th Sep 2026
I need a cherry ripe cheesecake made - I can see a few things online for them but I’m not that skilled and I have to bday on Friday evening I’d like to have it for - looking for someone I can pay to do it
Very good would hire again
I need help with meal prep once a fortnight.
$200
Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
13th Sep 2026
I need help meal prepping once a fortnight. I already have an idea of the recipes and how to make them (and open to input too). Just need someone's help to make 4-5 batch cooked meals once a fortnight. No chef experience required. 4 hours per fortnight. $50/hr Ingredients provided.
Excellent. Sorted my meal prep. Made tasty meals.
Personal meal prep chef in Melbourne.
$350
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
8th Sep 2026
I’m looking for a reliable, experienced cook for an ongoing weekly arrangement. The role is straightforward: shop for high-quality organic groceries, prepare healthy whole-food meals for the week, portion them into containers, and leave the kitchen clean and organised. * Approximately 8-10 hours per week, split across two sessions. * Ongoing arrangement rather than a one-off task. * $60–75 per hour depending on experience. * Groceries reimbursed separately. * Shopping to be handled by you. * Ingredients will need to be organic. * You will shop at farmers markets, organic grocers, quality butchers and other appropriate suppliers. * Cooking style will be healthy, simple and ingredient-focused rather than elaborate restaurant food. * Good quality proteins, vegetables, slow-cooked dishes & nutritious meals that store & reheat well. * Meals portioned into glass vacuum-sealed containers that I will provide * Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety & kitchen organisation is a MUST. Some flexibility with location is important, as I will be moving around a bit. You would be cooking in my home kitchen. I’m looking for someone who can eventually work independently: We agree on the menu, you handle the shopping and preparation, and have the fridge stocked for the week, without me needing to micromanage the process. Professional kitchen, catering, private-chef or substantial meal-prep experience is very strongly preferred. Equally important is reliability, good judgement with ingredients, efficiency and an understanding of healthy whole-food cooking. I’d like to start with a paid trial session of 4 to 5 hours. If we’re a good fit, we can establish a regular weekly arrangement. Please reply with: * Your cooking / chef experience. * Your general availability. * Which parts of inner Melbourne you can travel to. * Examples or photos of the type of food you cook, if available. * Whether you are comfortable doing the grocery shopping as part of the role.
Excellent service, thank you
Meal prep, rice-based dishes, three Thursdays in September
$50
Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
28th Aug 2026
Hi! Looking for someone to do some meal prep for me. Mainly rice-based dishes. Red curry and panang curry are my go-to, but if you make other rice-based dishes I'd be keen to hear what you'd suggest. Two curries per session, $50 per visit. Dates: Thursday 10, 17 and 24 September. Happy to sort out timing once we connect.
Sophia was awesome! Came through with my food and excited to see how it all goes down :)
Meal prep food weekly ongoing task
$250
Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
23rd Aug 2026
I'm looking for someone to meal prep healthy food once a week. This will involve them giving me a of items to buy at my cost. Then come to my house Cooking 15/20 dishes healthy protein bases meals, including breakfast/ lunch dinner. I work 6 days a week and live a busy lifestyle. I would love to cook for myself but I'm just too busy and I want to live a healthy and active life. Eating right is really important to me. You can bring your own healthy meal menu or I can help create one. This will be an ongoing job for the right person. I'm flexible on the day / time and flexible on how many meals. Work together to get work well. Maybe 4/5 hours work. Not totally sure. Also you could do it your house and just deliver to me. But need to trust base and correct person.
Great good! Delivered quick. Very yummy
Home Cook Wanted – Regular Meal Prep – Elsternwick
$50
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
10th Aug 2026
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.
Thankyou so much Deb! Deb completely understood my extremely limited diet and made the process so easy. Great food Really grateful.
Need support in healthy meal prep for family in Sydney
$50
Seaforth NSW 2092, Australia
5th Aug 2026
We are a family of four needing help with health meals and meal prep
Thank you so mucb Angelo for the delicious meals you cooked for us!
