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Pick up and delivery birthday cake

$50

Thank You Jenni for my Amazing Cow Cupcakes. They were identical to my Inspo Pic, if not better and were very tasty. Everyone just loved them. You were very friendly and easy to deal with and I will certainly be getting you to make my next cake. Thank You Jenni

Cup Cakes Twelve Cow Cup Cakes

$30

Tina knows her food and great to have around the house. Highly recommended

Home cooking

$40

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

Custom made cake

$100

Amazing food, great company and pleasure to have around.

Home cooking

$40

Direct and helpful tasker, everything as described and works in a quick fashion. 🙏

Gift wrapping

$30

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Meal prep indian food

$100

Girraween NSW 2145, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Meal prep vegetarian indian food for a couple and kid.South indian or north indian.If already have experience and suggest the dishes the better.

Meal prep

$300

Sydney NSW 2113, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Prepare healthy meals for family of 4

Chef for home cooking in Epping area.

$35

Epping NSW 2121, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Need someone to help cook for us once or twice a week. Healthy meals.

Weekly Meal Prep Help Needed in Roseville (Ongoing)

$25

Roseville NSW 2069, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Hello Taskers, We're looking for a reliable person to help with weekly meal preparation at our home in Roseville. This is an ongoing weekly role with regular income for the right person. About us We're a busy working family of four (two full-time parents and two kids). We want to eat nutritious, home-cooked lunches and dinners consistently without spending our weekends in the kitchen, and we're hoping to find someone who can take that stress off our plate. What you'll do • Prepare weekday lunches and dinners (Monday to Friday) for a family of four, two adults and two kids • Cook simple, balanced, high-protein meals from our family menu (new ideas welcome) • Portion and label meals for the fridge and freezer • Leave the kitchen clean after cooking What we're looking for • Confidence cooking healthy meals in larger quantities • Reliable and well organised • Basic food safety knowledge Details • Frequency: Once a week (Monday preferred, but flexible) • Time: Approximately 3–4 hours • Groceries: We buy them, based on the weekly menu • Dietary needs: No allergies in the household • Arrangement: Ongoing, long-term for the right person If you enjoy healthy cooking and want a steady weekly gig, we'd love to hear from you. Please tell us a little about your cooking experience, including any batch cooking you've done.

Birthday Fruits cake for 2 people on 27 Oct

$100

The Entrance NSW 2261, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Hi! I'm looking for someone who could help me get a small birthday cake for my boyfriend's birthday on 27 October. I'd love a small fruit cake or fruit tart suitable for two people, similar to the photos attached. I'm happy to consider similar options if the exact cake isn't available! Ideally, I'd like someone to purchase the cake from a local bakery in The Entrance area (if it's possible also deliver it to me.) Please let me know if you can help and your estimated cost, including the cake and delivery. Thank you so much!

Someone who can meal prep for us

$100

Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Looking for someone to come and meal prep for us. We are a couple - one vegetarian and one non vegetarian. Need someone to prep healthy, nutritious meals not just general home cooked.

Weekly in-home healthy meal prep cook – ongoing (Schofields)

$200

Nirimba Fields NSW, Australia

15th Oct 2026

We're looking for a cook who genuinely knows healthy, clean cooking. Not just home-style food, but balanced, nutritious meals built around vegetables and lean protein. We're a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids aged 8 and 10) in Schofields. Once a week, on a Saturday or Sunday, you'd come to our home and bulk-prep our meals for the week. This is an ongoing weekly job for the right person. We supply all ingredients, including the meat. You just bring your skills and cook. HOW WE EAT (THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE) • Half the plate is vegetables, every meal • A good serve of protein: chicken, lamb or beef • A small portion of carbs (rice, potato, wraps etc.) • Clean cooking: minimal oil, no heavy cream, no sugary sauces, no deep frying • Big on flavour from herbs, spices, marinades and grilling, not from fat and sugar • Variety week to week, and food the kids will actually eat • Meals need to reheat well and still taste good later in the week WHAT THE JOB IS • 4–5 hours cooking in our kitchen • 5 family dinners (4 serves each) plus 5 lunches for 2 adults • Portioned into containers (we supply) and labelled with the dish and date • Half for the fridge (days 1–3), half freezer-friendly (days 4–7) • Kitchen left clean when you leave THE DEAL • $200 per session, paid weekly • We buy all groceries and meat. You send us the shopping list 2 days before so we can have everything ready • Paid trial session first, then ongoing weekly if it's a good fit TO APPLY, PLEASE ANSWER THESE IN YOUR OFFER Offers without answers won't be considered. 1. What's your experience with healthy cooking or nutrition? Any meal prep background? 2. Give us a sample week: 5 healthy dinners you'd cook for our family. 3. How do you keep meals tasting good on day 4, and after freezing? 4. How many serves can you realistically produce in 4–5 hours? 5. Which day suits you (Sat or Sun), and can you commit weekly?

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.

Cook for Home Cooking (Indian Vegetarian)

$30

Marsden Park NSW 2765, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone who can come to my home in Marsden Park, Sydney, to cook Indian vegetarian meals regularly. My requirements are: * 3 days per week, approximately 2–3 hours per visit * Budget: $30-$40 per hour * I will provide all ingredients, utensils and kitchen facilities * Indian vegetarian cooking only, no eggs * Meals such as dal, sabzi, paneer, tofu, roti, rice, rajma and chole * Preferably high-protein meals with controlled oil, as I follow a gym and muscle-gain diet * Meal preparation, portioning and kitchen clean-up included I’m looking for a long-term arrangement and would be happy to arrange a paid trial session first. Could you please let me know your availability, hourly rate, experience with Indian vegetarian cooking and whether you travel to Marsden Park? Thank you.

Ongoing Weekly In-Home Meal Prep Cook, Marsden Park

$120

Marsden Park NSW 2765, Australia

14th Oct 2026

We’re looking for a reliable, experienced home cook to come to our home in Marsden Park once a week to prepare meals for two adults. Ideally, we’re hoping to find someone who can become our regular weekly cook. What we’re looking for: - 4 lunch portions, batch cooked and portioned for the week. - 2 to 3 dinners prepared ahead. - Ready-to-eat breakfasts and snacks. - Suggesting meals and planning a practical, varied menu. - Cleaning up the kitchen after cooking. Food preferences: We prefer healthy, balanced meals with plenty of protein, fibre and vegetables. We enjoy foods like steak and salad and are happy to discuss our favourite foods and meal ideas together. We’d love someone who can suggest tasty, practical options that suit our preferences. Our kitchen: We have a well-equipped kitchen with a gas cooktop, large oven, sous vide, Ninja CREAMi, soft serve machine, ice cream maker and other appliances. About you: We’re looking for someone with strong reviews, experience with batch cooking, their own transport to Marsden Park and an interest in an ongoing weekly arrangement. Bringing any specialist cooking equipment needed is a plus. Preferred days and hours: Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 10 am and 4 pm. The specific day and start time can be agreed together. We anticipate the first session may take around 4 to 5 hours, with ongoing sessions ideally around 3 to 4 hours, depending on the menu. Groceries can be purchased separately by us if required. However, someone who can also pick up groceries as needed is preferred, with any purchases reimbursed on provision of receipts. We’re happy to start with a paid trial and establish a routine that works for everyone.

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

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

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!

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 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 :)