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Absolutely fantastic. Super. Great conversation, clearly experienced, competent, lovely. Will be using her services again for sure.
Meal Preparation
$250
What a star. Emma was sensational and took extra care with my needs. My cakes were incredible!! Thanks Emma!
50th number birthday cake
$250
Lovely lady, fulfilled task completely. Welcome back anytime. Did a great job.
Tarot Reader
$425
Thank you so much Cas, what a beautiful cake you’ve made!
Custom made cake
$100
Kelly was on time and super helpful. Would have her back again
Meal prep approx 3 hours a week
$175
Great job Leo, thank you! Leo assembled a trike for my son. He was very professional, friendly and did a fantastic job. Would highly recommend.
Children’s Trike put together
$50
What's the average cost of a cook in NSW
$90 - $231
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$231
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Recent Cooking tasks in NSW
Seeking Weekly Meal Prep Cook – Healthy food
$100
Winston Hills NSW, Australia
1st Aug 2026
We are looking for a reliable cook to help a two-person household with our weekly meal prep. We focus on healthy eating and need someone to prepare a batch of meals once a week to keep us on track. Role Details & Requirements: Volume: 20 portions total per week (10 meals x 2 people). Cuisine & Recipes: Primarily healthy Indian and Chinese dishes but open to other cuisines. Frequency: Once a week (specific day and time are flexible for the right person). Compensation: $100 flat rate per week for your labor. Location: In our home kitchen in Winston Hills. Groceries: We will handle the ingredient shopping. If you are experienced in batch cooking and this sounds like a good fit, please reach out with a bit about your cooking background and your availability!
Meal Prep & Cooking Helper Needed (Trial – Ongoing Potential)
$150
Earlwood NSW 2206, Australia
30th Jul 2026
Looking for someone reliable to come into our home and cook plus meal prep. On the day you come, you'll cook lunch and dinner for us fresh, and also prep enough components/ingredients to cover the next 2–3 days of quick meals. What's involved: Cooking a lunch and dinner on the day (mix of Thai, Mexican, Italian/pasta, and a bit of Indian) Prepping ingredients, sauces, marinades, and bases for us to quickly finish or assemble over the following 2–3 days Basic kitchen organisation and cleanup as you go Details: 3–4 hours per session $150 per session This is a trial session first — if it goes well, we're looking for someone on a regular basis (at least 2days/week) Must be efficient in the kitchen, comfortable cooking and prepping across multiple cuisines with minimal supervision Ideal for: someone with home cooking or prep-cook experience who enjoys international flavors and can move quickly without sacrificing quality. Please message with a bit about your cooking background/experience.
Meal Preparing
$150
Merewether NSW, Australia
29th Jul 2026
I need 8 meals prepared to get me through tomorrow until next Tuesday. Delicious, healthy, nutritious, and whole. Two for each day.
Cake decorator needed tonight
$250
Albury NSW, Australia
29th Jul 2026
Need someone experienced with bread or cakes to assist baker
High Protein Anti-Inflammatory Meal Prep (1 Main Meal Per Day)
$80
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
29th Jul 2026
I’m looking for someone experienced in meal preparation who can prepare one high-protein main meal per day from their home for me to collect every 4 days. I am following an anti-inflammatory diet and focusing on fat loss while maintaining muscle. My daily calorie goal is approximately 1300–1500 calories. I will already be having my own protein smoothie, oats for breakfast and other foods for lunch separately so I only require one prepared main meal per day. The meal should be: ✅ High in protein (around 40–50g protein per meal) ✅ Around 450–600 calories ✅ Nutrient-dense and made with whole foods ✅ Suitable for meal prep and reheating ✅ Support healthy weight loss and muscle preservation Preferred protein sources: 🐟 Salmon, sardines, tuna and other fish 🍗 Chicken (lean cuts preferred) 🦃 Turkey 🥚 Eggs 🌱 Lentils, beans, tofu Preferred ingredients: Plenty of vegetables and leafy greens Sweet potato, quinoa, brown rice (controlled portions) Healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts/seeds) Anti-inflammatory ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, herbs, berries and colourful vegetables Please include: Your experience with high-protein meal preparation Example meals you can prepare Cost for 4 meals ($15 per meal) Whether ingredients are included ( I don’t mind to provide my own ingredients) Pickup location I’m looking for someone reliable who can provide ongoing meal prep support. Thank you 😊
Deliver high-protein vegetarian South Asian food in Baulkham Hills
$25
Sydney NSW 2155, Australia
28th Jul 2026
Looking for someone to prepare vegetarian food for an elderly lady in Kellyville. My mum is unwell and vegetarian, and needs regular vegetarian meals that are high in protein. Pick-up or delivery both fine. I'm after someone to cook 2 or 3 times a week — ideal for someone who already cooks at home for their family and is happy to make extra for an elderly person. Price is for the first meal - trial. Would like to speak to the person and see whether they can do this for long-term.
Cook Indian food (vegan) bulk for a week
$200
Croydon, New South Wales
28th Jul 2026
Looking for a home cook to prepare fresh vegan Punjabi dishes in bulk once a week. Cooking for two adults and one child—need 4-5 main meals plus sides that can be portioned and stored. Must be fully vegetarian. We provide our own masalas and oil. Must have prior experience , use traditional Punjabi flavors like chana masala. Plan to cook butter panner, aloo gobi, dal, and vegetable curries. Work in our kitchen. Please share your rate per visit.
Baker - part time - full time
$10
Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia
27th Jul 2026
I’m sending out this to know if there is someone who can do part time- full time to bake cookies for my business as I work two businesses I can’t keep up with both all the time it’s not confirmed job yet but looking to see if there is a professional baker that can bake my brand professional cookies for me Need a professional baker or someone with a FSSC and food handling certificate and has some sort of experience in baking. My business is solely made off cookies and sometimes some mini cakes and brownies. Maybe come work with me for a day to see how you go? Then can commence after see if it fits right for you! Again it’s not confirmed I’m just seeking out at the moment! If this seems good for you let me know!
Weekly Healthy Dinner Meal Prep (1 Person)
$150
Merrylands NSW, Australia
26th Jul 2026
I'm looking for an experienced meal prep cook to prepare 7 healthy dinners each week on an ongoing basis. I work long hours and want fresh, healthy dinners prepared and delivered once a week. Requirements Please purchase all ingredients, cook, portion into individual containers, label the meals and deliver them. My dietary requirements (non-negotiable): No added salt. No sea salt. No Himalayan salt. No chicken salt. No chicken powder. No stock cubes or stock powders. No soy sauce. No fish sauce. No oyster sauce. No MSG. No high-sodium pre-made sauces. Flavour must come only from: Fresh garlic Fresh ginger Lemon or lime Fresh herbs Black pepper Paprika Turmeric Cumin Oregano Basil Coriander Olive oil Proteins Skinless chicken breast Wild salmon White fish (Barramundi, Snapper etc.) Brown or green lentils (well rinsed) Carbohydrates Brown rice Quinoa Sweet potato Vegetables Broccoli Asparagus Zucchini Spinach Mixed leafy greens Each meal should contain approximately: 25–30 g protein Plenty of vegetables Moderate healthy carbohydrates Approximately 450–600 calories Meals need to be suitable for refrigeration or freezing. I am looking for someone reliable who can potentially do this every week if the food quality is excellent. Please quote including: Grocery shopping Ingredients Cooking Containers Portioning Delivery
Household Assistant (Cleaning, Meal Preparation & support)
$1,234
Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia
26th Jul 2026
From $35 per hour. We’re looking for a reliable, organised and proactive Household Assistant to help keep our family home running smoothly. This is an ongoing role for approximately three days per week, ideal for someone who enjoys creating an organised, clean and well-prepared home environment. About the Role Your responsibilities will include: • General house cleaning and tidying • Laundry, folding and putting clothes away • Changing bed linen and maintaining bedrooms • Grocery shopping and keeping the pantry stocked • Meal planning and preparing healthy family dinners • Basic food preparation for lunches and snacks • Organising cupboards, fridge and household supplies • Running occasional local errands • Helping maintain an organised and welcoming home About You We’re looking for someone who is: • Trustworthy and dependable • Friendly and professional • Highly organised with great attention to detail • Comfortable working independently • A confident cook who enjoys preparing healthy family meals • Holds a current driver’s licence and has reliable transport • Comfortable around children and family life Hours • Approximately 3 days per week • Flexible days and hours (to be agreed) • Ongoing long-term position What We Offer • Consistent ongoing work • Flexible scheduling • Friendly and respectful family environment • Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Cooking meal prep
$120
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia
25th Jul 2026
I need someone to come over for 4 hours and help me cook for the week and meal prep
Cooking and meal prep
$50
St Leonards NSW, Australia
25th Jul 2026
Cook and do meal prep for one person. Ingredients will be provided.
Meal prep food
$150
Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia
1st Jul 2026
I have all the stuff but no time. Need someone to meal prep my weekly meals and have them ready to eat. I have containers and food ready to go. Just bring yourself. Cooking experience is needed as I prefer someone knows how to cook it right . Electric Stove. Need prep for 7 days. This will be on going
Very smart and helpful.. Knows how to cook well
Man required to be Santa for a dog event
$90
Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
29th Jun 2026
I require a Santa for a doggie event for pics with people & their pooches Midday -1.30pm 18 July Bank hotel I have Santa outfit to provide Must like dogs Must be friendly outgoing person
Did a great job bee professional
Meal prep for the week
$10
Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
10th Jun 2026
We are looking to pay someone to cook our meals for us for the week. This will be 2 meals a day for 2 adults. Happy for you to cook at your own place or ours Open to all quotes, thank you
Anoma cooked delicious food for us! We will book her again for this week
Cleaning and some meal preparation
$25
Lilyfield NSW, Australia
23rd May 2026
I am looking for a reliable, efficient and hardworking helper to assist around the house with general cleaning and some light kitchen support as I have chronic pain. Tasks include: * Cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, keep bathroom clean, keep kitchen clean) * Dishes and basic kitchen clean-up * Laundry (washing / folding) * Light assistance with meal prep / cooking Property: 1 bedroom apartment Date & Time: I am flexible on days and times but I need someone very reliable that shows up when they say they will. What I’m looking for: * Someone active, organised, and proactive * Good attention to detail – must leave the place neat and tidy * Able to take initiative rather than needing constant direction Hourly rate $25 I want to give this work to somebody that really needs the money and work. Please NO companies or businesses only individuals who really need the work.
I would definitely hire her again, she went above and beyond. She was fantastic!!
Meal preparation and light household help in the Sydney/Lidcombe area.
$150
Lidcombe, New South Wales
6th May 2026
My partner has some food intolerance issues, so we are looking for someone who can prepare simple, healthy, fresh meals with care. We generally eat Chinese and Mediterranean-style food. The role involves cooking 2 meals and some light kitchen/house cleaning. You may stay approximately 3–5 hours per visit, depending on your availability and arrangement. We generally require meals for 5 days per week. You may come daily or every second day, depending on what works best. Please introduce yourself and let us know: 1.What type of cooking you are experienced with 2.Your availability 3.Your expected rate(daily/every second day) 4.Any previous cooking or home assistance experience
good service nice food!
Meal prep Chef
$150
North Bondi NSW, Australia
4th May 2026
Looking for a Weekly Meal Prep Chef. I’m looking for someone to handle my weekly meal prep every Sunday. How it will work: I’ll set up a group chat with my personal trainer He’ll provide recipes plus a full grocery list every Thursday for the following week. You’ll be responsible for ordering the groceries. Prepping for 5 days, 3 meals a day. I will provide glass Tupperware. Meals to be cooked at your residence and delivered Sunday afternoon. Please let me know if you’re interested and also your experience :)
Rodrigo was super friendly and knowledgeable in his trade. He communicated perfectly and delivered his service perfectly. Would recommend him to anyone for any meal prep needs!
Meal preparation
$80
Darling Point, New South Wales
27th Apr 2026
Looking for someone to cook meal preps once a week for weekly lunches/dinners. 3 or so different basic meals. I will buy ingredients. Feel free to send quotes through and what kind of food you cook. Thanks!
Food is great. Easy to deal with.
Household Assistant – Bathroom Clean + Meal Prep
$30
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
24th Apr 2026
🏠 Household Assistant – Bathroom Clean + Meal Prep | Bondi I'm looking for a reliable, switched-on household assistant! Think of it as being a trusted extra pair of hands: you'll help keep my studio running smoothly so I can focus on everything else. What's involved (once a week, ~2–4 hours): 🧽 Bathroom clean — a thorough weekly clean of my bathroom (studio apartment, so it's compact and manageable) 🥘 Meal prep — batch cooking/prepping a week's worth of healthy meals for one person. You're welcome to prep at yours and drop off, or work in my kitchen — though please note it is a small studio kitchen, so please factor that into your approach The role in a nutshell: Once a week or fortnight to start, with potential to expand You set the rhythm that works for both of us I'll provide groceries and containers (or we can discuss) Recipes and preferences can be shared in advance - I'm easy to work with Who I'm looking for: Reliable, self-directed, and trustworthy Comfortable in a small kitchen and confident with batch cooking basics Based in or near the Eastern Suburbs 📍 Location: Bondi, Sydney 📅 Frequency: Weekly (ongoing, starting with a trial session) 💰 Rate: Please quote your hourly rate - happy to discuss based on experience If this sounds like you, please share a bit about your background, what you typically charge, and your usual availability. Looking for someone I can build an ongoing, reliable arrangement with. 🙏
Amazing work! Will use Emily and her lovely daughter again for help. Thank you both :)
