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Find personal chefs in Ridgewood, NY that you’ll love

60 personal chefs are listed in Ridgewood, NY

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby personal chefs is 4 years

Personal chefs in Ridgewood, NY

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Emma P.


Ridgewood, NY

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Calm, Caring And Friendly Sitter With Teaching Experience

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience caretaking for children aged six months to 12 years old. I have worked at a K-12 school as a substitute and assistant teacher and at a nursery school. Currently, I am a graduate student. I am reliable, kind, patient and creative. I am also a good cook and previously interned as a pastry chef.
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We have known Emma since she was in the fifth grade, and are happy to have been able to watch her grow into the talented, intelligent, and fine young adult she has become. She has a warm, nurturing personality, possesses a strong moral compass, and excels wherever...

Sue D.

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Samantha A.


Ridgewood, NY

$35-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Creative Cook And Household Helper

After attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I began working in bakeries due to my culinary curiosities, as well as the kindred nature of food production and art creation. Since then, I've adapted to many different kitchen environments, such as bakery production to serving food, and am currently working part time...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Samantha A.


Ridgewood, NY

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Creative Cook And Household Help

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

After attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I began working in bakeries due to my culinary curiosities, as well as the kindred nature of food production and art creation. Since then, I've adapted to many different kitchen environments, such as bakery production to serving food, and am currently working part time...
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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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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

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Megan M.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny/ Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 25-year-old, household manager and family assistant located in NYC. I have been working for a large, high-net-worth family in the Upper West side for a little under a year. My duties involve managing the staff and family's schedules, household organization projects, cooking, running errands, managing household inventory,...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Megan watched our 6/7 year old and 4/5 year for 10 months during Covid. She helped around the house and was able to flex and work around the chaotic environment in our home. I was working from home and supporting a 1st grader with online learning. Megan took on...

Paula S.

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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: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more
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...

Maggie M.

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Bridget O.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hands On Nanny

I have years of experience with childcare. I have worked as a full time and part time nanny. I work to create hands on educational activities that allow for child development. I work best with active families. I enjoy working to foster a fun, safe, and educational environment. I am a talented chef and baker and can also assist...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bridget is our go to babysitter. She is absolutely wonderful. Bridget handles all 4 of my children with ease. She plays with all of them, cooks and cleans up with each visit. I can’t recommend her highly enough! "

Care member

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Ursula B.


Astoria, NY

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Housekeeper

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Pursuing opportunities as Housekeeper/house manager with an option for cooking. Dynamic, caring, and responsive to the family's needs. Exercise maturity, good judgment and responsibility; a trusted partner with the family home. Strong communication, planning and multitasking skills. Professional level organizational skills,...
Ursula can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Ursula helped me transform my home in one day. She took on an enormous organizational project without hesitation and with respect to my vision, completely thinking outside the four walls of each room and was strategic and collaborative throughout the day. She...

Michele P.

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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: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens & 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.

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Alexis S.


Brooklyn, NY

$26-28/hr • 6 yrs exp

Crafty Nanny (play Based Learning)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working as a nanny and personal chef. My professional background is mostly in culinary arts and education, doing work with local farms, getting kids and families excited about local, seasonal foods. If your kiddos are interested in cooking, baking, sewing/design, botany/foraging, woodworking, or...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter had a really great time with her. She was thoughtful and had communication during the time she watched my daughter. I also appreciate her passion for kids cooking education and spending time in the outdoors."

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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: Visiting nurse, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Kimberly K.


Little Neck, NY

$27-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

FIRST GRADE TEACHER

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced private chef specializing in creating nutritious and delicious meals for families with kids. Skilled in meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences. Proficient in creating diverse menus that appeal to both children and adults, while maintaining a focus...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kimberly was great with my 1 and 3 years olds. Very patient and engaging."

Sarah Z.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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

Melanie L.

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Keliza A.


Bronx, NY

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

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: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & 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.

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Zhanna P.


Forest Hills, NY

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Zhanna. I am a woman who's looking for new challenges. I am an experienced private duty caregiver for 22 years looking to take care of your loved ones full or part time. I am responsible, reliable, well-organized, flexible and trustworthy person in excellent health. I have great experience working with stroke,...
Zhanna can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I am so blown away with gratitude to this woman, I can hardly speak. What Zhanna had done for my mom, and subsequently, for me, is beyond my wildest dreams. Not only did she care for my elderly mother with (constant) toilet trips, showers, and exercise (playing...

Francoise G.

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Ia B.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-35/hr

Professional Housekeeper

My name is Ia and I am a very well organized person. I have a huge experience on housekeeping and in addition I have a remarkable references. I am a professional chef and I have a big experience for this field. My personality describes as a friendly, motivated, and determined.
5.0
"Ia is a very productive, hard working and dedicated person. She is passionate person about what she is doing, especially in her job."

Nikoloz T.

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Kenya W.


Brooklyn, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

I have cared for children for almost 15 years. I am very comfortable working with children of all ages. I focus on providing a safe, constructive, and engaging experience for children. The joy of watching children as they reach developmental milestones and display their personalities is one of the main reasons I remain committed...
Kenya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I found Kenya to be very kind and nurturing to our children. She is firm, yet very warm in tone. She is flexible and always willing to run errands and escort the kids to appointments. She is also very resourceful and able to find neighborhood activities to keep the...

Kim K.

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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, dusting, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Karina is GREAT!!! She is never attentive to detail, organizing, and I would say achieving perfection. We are satisfied with all her work from cleaning, flower decor to grocery shopping for us. she knows what clients want and she delivers. "

Carlo B.

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Delta P.


Brooklyn, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny Excited To Meet your Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Delta. I am a 10+ year Newborn Care Specialist, employed in hospitals and private care. I am Standard CPR and Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified. I've been a baby nurse/nanny for over 10 years in New York City. My specialty with the newborn and toddler age range is extensive and in-depth:...
Delta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Delta is just amazing! She has been with us for 1.5 years, taking care of our daughter since she was 3 months old. Delta is incredibly kind and caring, and she loves and understands babies and children of all ages. She is responsible, always on time, and takes...

Carolyn A.

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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...

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Recent personal chef reviews in Ridgewood, NY

Emma P.

5.0

We have known Emma since she was in the fifth grade, and are happy to have been able to watch her grow into the talented, intelligent, and fine young adult she has become. She has a warm, nurturing personality, possesses a strong moral compass, and excels wherever her passions lead her. She has a...

- Sue D.

Juliette O.

5.0

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

- Care member

Megan M.

5.0

Megan watched our 6/7 year old and 4/5 year for 10 months during Covid. She helped around the house and was able to flex and work around the chaotic environment in our home. I was working from home and supporting a 1st grader with online learning. Megan took on helping the preschooler with remote...

- Paula S.

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.

Bridget O.

5.0

Bridget is our go to babysitter. She is absolutely wonderful. Bridget handles all 4 of my children with ease. She plays with all of them, cooks and cleans up with each visit. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

- Care member

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