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Personal chefs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Danielle M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant / House Manager / Event Coordinator

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I have over 10 years of hands on experience with personal assistant, managing homes, and coordinating events. I am a sous chef and licensed bartender. My experience includes home organizing, running errands, personal shopping, meal prep to mention a few.
Danielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Serena C.


Costa Mesa, CA

$23-38/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Serena (Rena)! I am an experienced and fun filled person with tons of references for all family needs. I am a nanny, a tutor, private chef/mother's helper, as well as I have a housekeeping ! I actually play college volleyball full time! I have a pretty flexible schedule, especially during the summer and I also...
Serena can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Cooking Lessons

I am a personal chef and would love to teach you how to cook your favorite meals! I can also help you create weekly menus to achieve the most out of your grocery dollars with little or no waste. I cook from scratch including, soups, dressings, sauces and much more.
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Jeffrey L.


Newport Beach, CA

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Housekeeper And Home Manager | Creating Clean, Organized, And Efficient Spaces

As a private chef, personal assistant, house manager, and housekeeper, I offer a comprehensive service that enhances my clients' lives. I create customized meals that prioritize both taste and wellness, ensuring every dish fits specific dietary needs and preferences. My expertise in managing household operations, from staff...
Jeffrey can also help with: Move-out cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Cook/Shopper, Home Sitter, Pet Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

HI:) The following is a list of things I can help you with; Shopping Cooking- personal chef in your home or delivering meals Errands Child care, including infant care Pet care House sitting I am very energetic and excellent at multi tasking!
Dawn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Isabella C.


Newport Coast, CA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Caregiver

For over 5 years, I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician(Medic) for a private ambulance company. I had committed an extreme amount of time caring for the sick and injured, elderly patients, the disabled as well as transporting ambulatory/non-ambulatory individuals. I later studied the culinary arts and became a Professional...
Isabella can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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Jillian R.


Huntington Beach, CA

$23-45/hr3 yrs exp

The Active Sitter! Your Kids Will Never Be Bored!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up running track competitively and dancing at san elijo dance academy. Currently I fill my days with yoga, surfing, studying, and taking care of your babies! I find it very important to keep the youth off screens, I always promote being outside in nature, and being physically active. I do my best to keep your baby...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant - Personal Chef- Errands & Odds And Ends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personal chef who provides excellent meals, pet sit, arrange schedules, shop, wardrobe shop, light cleaning and organizing. I am capable of many things, please ask if you do not see what you need. I have worked as a personal chef for the past 10 years and can also give you cooking lessons or meal prep! Personal chef at...
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Elizabeth G.


Newport Beach, CA

$25-31/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Mom And Birth Doula

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

We had our son just last year and we've had so much fun watching him grow, change and become his own person. He's been a blast on his own, but we really want him to get to socialize with others his own size and we're so excited to meet you. I will have him with me for any caregiving, but he is quite independent and your child...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Betsy (Elizabeth) is absolutely wonderful. I was incredibly nervous about leaving my 13 month old, particularly because we’d recently had trouble with getting him to eat solids and drink water plus he prefers to nurse to sleep. Not only did Betsy keep my barnacle...

Kathleen J.

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Isabella C.


Newport Coast, CA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

House Manager/Personal Assistant/Private Chef

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been an estate manager/personal assistant/private chef/governess & caregiver for over 10 years. I have studied culinary arts in Pasadena. I have most recently provided my live-in private chef/house management services for over 5 years in Newport Coast, CA. I have cared for and managed all household maintenance and special...
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Dawn S.


Newport Beach, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Meal Prep, Cooking, Errands, Doc Appointments, Companion Care

Hi, I have cared for many elderly people in the past 5 years. I worked as a chef in an Alzheimer, Dementia home and also as a chef and companion to a 91-year-old wonderful cancer patient. I excellent references for you to contact. I am mature, reliable, speak English only and a former executive so I am excellent at multi...
Dawn can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia
I have experience in caring for woman that have dementia/Alzheimer's, however care for men too. I shopped and cooked, cleaned did laundry and picked up prescriptions. I bathed and dressed them. Overall kept them company, took walks with them or helped with other exercise if they were able. I truly like the elderly, found that...
Paula can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
I have two years experience working on a neurological floor in a hospital with our main clientele being the elderly. My first career was a Chef so I am very comfortable in the kitchen preparing meals for my clients. I always treat my patients as if they were my family and it is important to me to make sure my clients always feel...
Justin can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Lara F.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$23-50/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated, compassionate and experienced, I create a warm and nurturing environment for each and every family. My personal experience nursing my brother during his protracted battle with cancer, and subsequent hospice care, has made me incredibly attuned to family needs during such a sensitive time. After his death, I...
Lara can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Lara was a huge blessing for our family. My grandmother's regular caregiver took Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off. Lara was willing to work all three. She was early to each job, cheerful, respectful and hardworking. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Lara...

Elizabeth L.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

4.0

(12)

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, mature woman working as a Senior Care Provider for over 5 years. I have excellent communication and listening skills. My focus is to provide the best care and efficient services to each of my client's. I am also a certified Culinary Chef. I have experience working with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's,...
Stephanie can also help with: Errands, home modification, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie is such an amazing caregiver. She's very knowledgeable, helpful and dependable. She has taken such good care of my father the last 5 months, very caring and compassionate. She has become a member of the family. I would suggest anyone to hire her in a...

Joni H.

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Nathan P.


Placentia, CA

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Errands & Home Support

Errands, shopping, somewhat handyman. Tidy-up chores & some cooking (my hobby, studied under a 5 Star chef) Drove professionally for a decade as a litigation support clerk & process server. know the county well. Am passionate about being of service
Hello! I would love the chance to help a family in need of part time childcare assistance. I have 2 young kids of my own, ages 6 and almost 2, so I understand the struggle of parenthood and finding that balance between work and home. I'm here to help out where I can. I'm am also able to help with meal prep for the whole family...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Ayvi L.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

House Manager, Bookkeeper, Nanny, Chef, and light housekeeper.

I have 20 years of experience. I am a woman of high morals and Christian values. I love to nourish and cultivate children's minds, gifts, and spirits through education. As a suitable Nanny, I am the catalyst for creative, curious, and critical thinkers. I possess wonderful attributes and virtues; for example, I have superb...
Ayvi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

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Marin H.


Mission Viejo, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm great with people I took care of my grandparents last year when they were struggling as a home nurse and chef I have also helped other seniors at their new senior home residence when I have seen them lost in the halls or just wanting someone to talk to I genuinely love spending time with others and am compassionate and hard...
Marin can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning

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Recent personal chef reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Elizabeth G.

5.0

Betsy (Elizabeth) is absolutely wonderful. I was incredibly nervous about leaving my 13 month old, particularly because we’d recently had trouble with getting him to eat solids and drink water plus he prefers to nurse to sleep. Not only did Betsy keep my barnacle baby occupied, she managed to get...

- Kathleen J.

Stephanie G.

5.0

We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!

- Sabrina L.

Lara F.

5.0

What an amazing lady!! The best caregiver I've ever experienced because of the following: Highly professional Very dependable Very knowledgeable Genuinely caring Anticipates your needs She uses her time very efficiently and she does a great job communicating with the client! Jules

- Jules D.

Stephanie G.

5.0

I have two 84 year old parents and needed some help four nights out of the week. I hired Stephanie and she has been great. She tries to engage with my Mom who has some cognitive challenges. She's helped my Mom with daily living tasks. She keeps me updated on things needed, and makes helpful...

- Care member

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