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What others are saying about personal chefs in Elgin, IL

Kotoko was terrific! My family and I were in town for a wedding. Kotoko watched our toddler in our hotel room during the reception. She

Review for Kotoko M. by Care member

Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly

Review for Kotoko M. by Margaret H.

We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So

Review for Mimi S. by Dorothy I.

Personal chefs in Elgin, IL

Regina E.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Friendly Personal Assistant, Tutor, Chef, Babysitter And Anything Else You Need

Highly organized, versatile, communicative, patient, and creative individual seeks to assist your family!

Kotoko M.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Experience In Childcare, House Management And Worked As A Sous Chef For Many Years.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

At a young age, I started taking care of children. I have facilitated meaningful milestones in the early development stages of childhood. It is endearing to be a part of a family where we can teach them, watch them grow, and observe the growth of every individual child. Furthermore, I tutored high school students in math and...
Kotoko can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Kotoko was terrific! My family and I were in town for a wedding. Kotoko watched our toddler in our hotel room during the reception. She arrived early, gave us time to relay information, and communicated well and warmly up to and during the session. She gave my...

Care member

Kotoko M.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of seniors with dementia, stroke victims and with mental disabilities. I have worked as a sous chef and have knowledge of healthy meal planning.
Kotoko can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly recommend her."

Margaret H.

Mary D.


Roselle, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Being a mom of three for over 30 years, anything to do with kids comes natural to me. From going to the park, to arts and crafts (my personal favorite!) and story time. Home cooked meals is what my three kids grew up with-- we have many memories of them being my sous-chefs! Busy schedules are nothing new to me, from ballet class...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Melanie C.


Schaumburg, IL

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Cleaning Service

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with General Room Cleaning, Cleaning office buildings and deep cleaning services, I am a licensed caterer I can offer Meal Prep service as well or private chef cooking service. I offer errands running for clients as well.
Melanie can also help with: Vacuuming and/or mopping, changing bed linens, dusting, general room cleaning

Korin C.


Dundee, IL

$44/hr • 10 yrs exp

Born and raised from community with references of homes I currently clean! I am a dedicated and reliable housekeeper with a passion for maintaining a clean and organized living space. I am also experienced in running errands. Whether it's grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning. Personal chef availability's. I am...
Korin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Mimi S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
Mimi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues...

Dorothy I.

Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I would hire her again to help with my son."

Care member

Whitney W.


Bensenville, IL

$15-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Vegan Chef & Sitter

I have 8 years of experience (I'm a mom). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Whitney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Devin H.


Geneva, IL

$23-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny, Personal Assistant, Chef

Recently graduated with a masters in dietetics. Planning to move in April so looking for odd jobs until then. I am well organized, caring, and personable. I am great with kids and animals with over 2 years of experience. I am a great cook with experience dealing with allergies or other intolerances and enjoy keeping things clean...
Devin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

I'm a 21-year-old nursing student from Naperville Illinois currently working as a certified nurses assistant, I really love the work I do and genuinely love the people I care for. I have one year of professional cna experience. I am also quite the chef and knowledgeable about nutrition if meal prep were to be needed I would be...

Whitney W.


Bensenville, IL

$17-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Housekeeper With Chef Experience

I assisted in starting a private cleaning company in 2013 that specializes in getting houses, apartments and condos move-in ready. Since then, I have become a caretaker for my parents, as well as taking care of my child. This includes, but is not limited to daily cleaning, laundry, window cleaning, watering plants, meal...
Whitney can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more

Sherry R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care Or Household Manager

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me, and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
Sherry can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Neena M.


Bensenville, IL

$25-27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caring, Outgoing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 27 and graduated with a Bachelors from Illinois State University. I have been babysitting children since the age of 15, starting with newborns, up to teenagers. I worked at the park district with the extended school program, helping the kids with their homework, reading, crafts, and activities. I assisted teachers in the...
Neena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Iryna R.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a mom of two kids, a cat and a parrot. I have experience in personal chef, housekeeping, childcare, elder care, and working with people with special needs. I've also worked for bigger caregiving agencies, as sous chef in a restaurant, business owner, and rideshare driver. I see myself building a flexible schedule that...
Iryna can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Iryna comes for my mom two days a week and a wonderful! She keeps my mom engaged and active. It is piece of mind that my mom is taken care of when she is here. Can’t go wrong with hiring it to Iryna; she is awesome!!"

Care member

Iryna R.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

housekeeping

I have a diverse background in personal chef services, housekeeping, childcare, elder care, and supporting individuals with special needs. My professional experience also includes working with established caregiving agencies, serving as a sous chef in a restaurant, running my own business, and driving for rideshare...
Iryna can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Iryna worked for our family for over a year. Very responsible and trustworthy. Gets the assigned tasks done perfectly! Highly recommend!"

Care member

I have a diverse background in personal chef services, housekeeping, childcare, elder care, and supporting individuals with special needs. My professional experience also includes working with established caregiving agencies, serving as a sous chef in a restaurant, running my own business, and driving for rideshare...
Iryna can also help with: Grooming, boarding, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking

Iryna R.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

special needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of two kids, a cat and a parrot. I have experience in personal chef, housekeeping, childcare, elder care, and working with people with special needs. I've also worked for bigger caregiving agencies, as sous chef in a restaurant, business owner, and rideshare driver. I see myself building a flexible schedule that...

Iryna R.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Iryna

I have a diverse background in personal chef services, housekeeping, childcare, elder care, and supporting individuals with special needs. My professional experience also includes working with established caregiving agencies, serving as a sous chef in a restaurant, running my own business, and driving for rideshare...
Iryna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more

Iryna R.


Naperville, IL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a diverse background in personal chef services, housekeeping, childcare, elder care, and supporting individuals with special needs. My professional experience also includes working with established caregiving agencies, serving as a sous chef in a restaurant, running my own business, and driving for rideshare...

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