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Personal chefs in Paterson, NJ

Jessica P.


Fort Lee, NJ

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

High End Meal Prep For Busy Working Families

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a private chef for busy working families. I know and understand the frustration that may come along with worrying about a healthy meal for your family and stressing about cooking it. I am here to help and take that stress away.
5.0
"Jessica's food is great! Feels like healthy home cooked food every week and she is always on time. She also accommodates our needs each week and provides fun new suggestions for variety."

Care member

Keliza A.


Bronx, NY

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of house keeping experience. I perform all house keeping skills, with an ability to demonstrate exceptional organizational skills. I am willing to run special errands, conduct inventory and stock bar. My experience also includes more than 5 years of experience assisting and cooking alongside chefs. I provide...
Keliza can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Thank you Keliza! You helped the kids focus on their projects/games and slow down the bickering! They found you fun and enjoyed your care, conversation and patience. I appreciate yours flexibility, your attention to detail and your cleanliness. As a household of 4...

Lucinda A.

Natalya D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'm a fun and responsible childcare provider with extensive first aid, tutoring and cooking experience. I worked at a summer camp in rural Ontario leading multi-night canoe trips as the primary adult responsible for organization, safety and entertainment. I completed 60 hours of wilderness advanced first aid and lifeguarding...
Natalya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalya is an excellent childcare provider - we recommended her to many of our friends in Montreal prior to her moving out of town. We especially liked her cooking and teaching them some kitchen skills after school, and occasionally she would help our youngest with...

Thomas C.

Robin M.


New York, NY

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Assistant, Chef, & Housekeeper Looking For Part Time Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My focus for the last 3 years has been on a career as a personal assistant/chef/housekeeper. Basically an all-around, doing whatever you need type of person. I started my own full-time housekeeping business 25 years ago in NYC, and then continued it in Mpls, MN where I lived for many years. In both cities, most of my clients...
Robin can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Robin is a dream. She is smart, friendly, detail-oriented, and incredibly responsible. She is currently our housekeeper, but is a chef, as well. When she walks in, she immediately assesses what most needs to be done that day, including attacking closets or dusting...

Jennifer B.

Sarah S.


Long Island City, NY

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Postpartum Doula - Postnatal Chef

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Sarah, a certified birth and postpartum doula based in Astoria/LIC, Queens, where I live with my husband and our beloved pets. With a background in culinary arts and nursing, I specialize in supporting families through the perinatal period-encompassing pregnancy, birth, and postpartum-with a focus on infant care and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Can't recommend Sarah highly enough! She worked with our family from when our son was 3 months old until he was 12 months old and started daycare. The things that stand out the most about Sarah are: 1) Her patience. Our son was a total COVID baby and really...

Stacey R.

Shanee R.


New York, NY

$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

it's the most rewarding experience . I started caring for seniors and people with certain health conditions such as cancer , dementia , diabetes, hospice etc . Aside from that I am a chef ( meal preps) which coincides with the person I am caring for. I gear meals towards my patient's nutritional goals . My main focus is seeing...
Shanee can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"As a Physician and an R.N., we can assure that you will never find a better caregiver in the world than Shanee. We hired her to help us take care of our 54 year old, terminally ill N. She is PUNCTUAL and DEPENDABLE. She cared for N with INSTINCTUAL...

Matthew M.

Melanie G.


Brooklyn, NY

$35/hr • 17 yrs exp

NYC Childhood Enthusiast, Home Organizer, & Personal Chef!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated and nurturing caregiver, household manager, and personal chef with 10+ years of experience caring for all ages, from infants to teens, and everything in-between. I have a medical background, extensive experience with neurodivergent children and those with differing needs (both physically and developmentally),...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Melanie was so great with our 8 month old! Highly recommended "

Care member

Juliette O.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Talented Soup Chef For Part Time Hire!

Dynamic and certified Home Health Aide since December 2021, I specialize in enhancing family life by providing exceptional care and support. As a talented part-time soup chef, I'm launching a food business in 2025, bringing gourmet flavors to your table. With strong administrative skills, I ensure smooth coordination of care,...
Juliette can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Juliette is a lovely person with great skills in handling a household and dealing wit people"

Care member

Marites D.


Astoria, NY

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dependable And Reliable

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

18 years of experience in hospital settings . Food and beverage expertise in preparation and setting up in high quality services. Own catering services private chef and healthcare professional. Fun loving person and integrity is my best policy.
Marites can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Maria T.


Mount Vernon, NY

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a 50-year-old with great experience working for great and fine family's, I have been working for 30 years in this field, taking care of children as well of elderly . Great experience with house management and housekeeping , drop off and pick up children from school and activity's , good helping hosting for parties and formal...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I have known Maria for over 4 years, She is very respectful discrete and responsible, for all the years knowing her I can say that I never met a person who can better stand out for her great quality as her personality, her work ethics, team work her leadership and...

Noemi G.

Katerina J.


New York, NY

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny .

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been live-in nanny for 10 years. I have experience with kids all ages, including newborns and ADHD. I have experience as family chef and personal assistant. I am capable to run a household. I am experienced nanny. I can do drop offs, taking them to doctor's appointments, activities, fun adventures, arranging play dates, I...
Katerina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katerina became a part of our family rapidly, she’s been superb with our children (18m and 4yrs), cooks lovely meals, kitchen was always spotless and she’s been utterly reliable and a pleasure to have in our home as a live in nanny. Recommend. "

Care member

Shanee R.


New York, NY

$17-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Meal Prep Chef

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , let me introduce myself , my name is shanee and one of my passions and expertise is meal prepping for any specific needs . Some of my Present and former clients are cancer patients , weight loss , diabetes , keto . Low carb or transitioning diets . This includes grocery shopping , cooking at your home , discussing your...

Karina C.


Brooklyn, NY

$28-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Housekeeper, Expert Organizing, Private Chef

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am an American citizen and share my heart with my native Venezuela. I graduated as a Graphic Designer. Illustration and several intensive cooking curses, in NYC, Italy and Australia. My work consist in help running errands, doing groceries, cooking, organizing laundry and eye-detail cleaning. I work for four families for 6+...
Karina can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"She is very detail oriented and a self-starter. Great at seeing the extras and doing a thorough job."

Martine A.

Katya E.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

8 years of experience taking care of newborns to 11-year-olds as well as elderly care. I am responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. I also work as a private chef and caterer and will happily help with meal prep in the house along with dinners. I am always filled with energy...
Katya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katya was punctual, reliable, and very helpful. Proactive and resourceful. Would definitely hire again."

Indira S.

Amanda U.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time Creative And Caring Live-Out Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Amanda, and I'm 34 years old. I have a deep passion for caring for children. I have over five years of part-time nannying experience in New York, gained several years ago. I have a friendly and calm demeanor, possibly a reflection of my California upbringing. I'm reliable, intuitive, and skilled in time...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is amazing! A part of the family now."

Melanie L.

Yei M.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hospitality Professional With Substantial Experience In Housekeeping And Personal Assistant Services

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fully vaccinated. seasoned professional that has substantial work experience with housekeeping and personal assistant services. My past work experience has included me working on board of a private yacht and residence as well. The job duties for this position included cleaning, protecting, maintaining and caring for valuable...
Yei can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Yei was an awesome housekeeper! My apartment was always clean and organized like a five star hotel suite. Yei had full access to my home while I was not there and took care of everything with care. She's also very intuitive and smart about arranging the...

Will L.

Melissa M.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Private Chef

Trying to see what private chef jobs are out there and I need to see if there's a job market out there for that. I want to cook for people with food allergies and have a hard time eating out or not enough time to cook for themselves.
Melissa can also help with: Refrigerator cleaning, oven cleaning, kitchen cleaning

Katya E.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr

Private Chef And House Manager

Over 5 years experience as a private chef both live in and travel. Have worked between the Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, and internationally. I cook nutritionally rounded meals either daily or meal prepped for the week. I also provide deep house cleaning and maintenance as well as general assitant tasks to keep homes running...
Katya can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning

Morgan B.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr

Experienced Meal Prepper/Chef

I have many years of experience meal prepping and cooking for families. I have a full time job and am looking for a regular part time gig cooking and meal prepping in NYC
Morgan can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning
Im a trust worthy reliable mother of 2 with plenty experience in child Care/ personal assistance/ personal chef / errands. I guarantee a marvelous experience working with you

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Recent personal chef reviews in Paterson, NJ

Jessica P.

5.0

Jessica's food is great! Feels like healthy home cooked food every week and she is always on time. She also accommodates our needs each week and provides fun new suggestions for variety.

- Care member

Keliza A.

5.0

Thank you Keliza! You helped the kids focus on their projects/games and slow down the bickering! They found you fun and enjoyed your care, conversation and patience. I appreciate yours flexibility, your attention to detail and your cleanliness. As a household of 4 under 12 the house has never been...

- Lucinda A.

Natalya D.

5.0

She is incredibly responsible, caring, and attentive with children. She has endless patience and always finds creative ways to keep kids entertained and safe. Plus, she is punctual and trustworthy

- Andrea C.

Robin M.

5.0

Robin is extremely attentive and careful. She has worked as a part-time PA for my family for over a year and has helped with a variety of tasks, from running errands to grocery shopping to cooking to organizing closets. She has made my life much exponentially easier and is exceptionally trustworthy....

- Maggie M.

Sarah S.

5.0

Can't recommend Sarah highly enough! She worked with our family from when our son was 3 months old until he was 12 months old and started daycare. The things that stand out the most about Sarah are: 1) Her patience. Our son was a total COVID baby and really struggled in the beginning having anyone...

- Stacey R.

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