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Personal chefs in Torrance, CA

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Stefani G.


Torrance, CA

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Private Chef, Child/Pet Care-Giver & Runner Of Errands!

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Hello there! I'm Stef, a private childcare giver and home cook/aspiring personal chef from the South Bay. Cooking delicious meals for others is one of my passions, whether I am making large meals for families and friends, meal prepping for those with limited time on their hands, or recreating favorite restaurant recipes. In...
Stefani can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Heidi N.


San Pedro, CA

$31/hr

Housekeeping/ Personal Chef

Hello, my name is Heidi. I am the mother of 6 grown children which of course lead a life that had to be organized and a lot of cleaning. I find joy in cleaning, sanitizing and organizing. It's a pleasure making life simpler for others so they can have time to enjoy life and perhaps stress about one less thing. I'm also willing...
Heidi can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
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Amina J.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Specialist: Organization, Cooking, And Childcare Services

Are you looking for someone to help you maintain a fresh and organized home? I truly enjoy creating clean and inviting spaces, both for myself and for others who want their homes to shine with a natural touch. As a French chef and a mother of two, I have a passion for taking care of others' homes. In addition to organizing and...
Amina can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
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Jennifer T.


Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced full-time nanny eager to help nurture a young family grow and prosper. I am Creative, compassionate and highly dependable with more than 10 years of experience caring for children from newborn to teens. I have a deep interest in education, nutrition and wellness. I am a yoga instructor and also Surf, paddle-board...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Janett F.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My passion for childcare grew from positive babysitting experiences where I realized how naturally I connect with children and understand their needs. Children are a gift, and caring for them brings me so much joy and fulfillment. Before transitioning into childcare, I spent many years as a professional chef. Now, I lead a more...
Janett can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Mia C.


Inglewood, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Mia, I am currently freelancing, found interest in being a nanny after years of taking care of family and friends children. Also fostered a newborn baby for 3yrs along side her older sibling that was 15 around the time. Currently taking classes to become a behavioral therapist for children on the spectrum. I am...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Mia is the best as what she does! She's responsible, organized, kind, gentle, compassionate, and punctual in her work. She loves what she does and I saw that shine through when she was taking care of my kids! I am so thankful to have met Mia and for her to be a...

Karina T.

I'm kind, compassionate, with a positive attitude. Wanting to help others and do my best to make someone's day special. I'm a care taker for a woman in her 70's, for the last 3 years. My job duties are assisting here with daily service around the house, meals, car rides, errands, doctors appointments, and emotional support....
Janett can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

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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Taynara Caroline M.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-52/hr8 yrs exp

Active And Responsible

Hey! I'm Taynara . I'm a 28yo Brazilian looking for a new family to work with as a team. I have 8 years of experience working with kids of all ages a reliable car and clean record. I've worked as a nanny/family assistant and a private chef for some families in Las Vegas and Los Angeles for the past 5 years since moved from...
Taynara Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taynara is very responsible, careful, fun and she is gonna treat your children with so much love and attention. She cooks pretty good and she is a good driver, you can trust her for everything! She is a really good helper!"

Amanda M.

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Karen H.


Norwalk, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

CARING AND EXPERIENCES SENIOR CARE PROVIDER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Extensive experience working with seniors. I am a certified nurse assistant and home health aide. I am also a professional cook and baker. I do bathing, feeding and light house duties. I also can administer medicine.
Karen can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, visiting physician, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Karen was apart of my family for the last year and a half. My father has Parkinson's disease and she has been a God Sent. She managed his medications, provided his meals, did light housekeeping, helped with bathing and exercises. She was such a perfect fit for my...

Elizabeth H.

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Liesel L.


Playa del Rey, CA

$25-38/hr10 yrs exp

Adventure And Smiles All In One

hello! I have 10 years of experience. I have nannied for newborns through 11 years old. I have also worked at Summer day care centers, and preschools. I am fun, energetic, like crafts, can build forts, was a life saver on Sydney Beaches, enjoy putting on shows, and can also handle light cooking, baking, house cleaning, and...
Liesel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Liesel is great! She's reliable, responsible, and genuinely cares for the well-being of others."

Jefferson S.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been practicing being a mom to my own child for the past 21 wonderful years, with some headaches and heartaches. She, my daughter has taught me a lot and has made me a better human being and a proud mom. I started this new venture by helping my best friend when she had her beautiful twin babies - what an experience! It...
Alvertyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our first nanny had to leave us suddenly and we had to quickly seek a replacement. Alvertyna was highly recommended to us. We interviewed her and it was immediately evident that our boys (about 5 months old when she started) liked her and vice...

Todd P.

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Jacqueline A.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Live-In Nanny & House Manager

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am an experienced caregiver and recent college graduate. For the last 9 years I have worked as a nanny, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator, personal chef and grocery shopper, and yoga specialist. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacqueline was great with our girls! They loved her energy and had a blast playing with her. She always did extra around the house, in addition to caring for our girls."

Brooke G.

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Victoria D.


Downey, CA

$23-30/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic, Creative, And Playful Caretaker!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been volunteering at a summer camp for 5 years now and started working as a tutor at an after school care program since 2023. I have learned to take care of kids with cognitive disabilities like ADHD and Autism. Most of my recent experience has been working with kids 4-6 years old. My current job requires me to be CPR,...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Victoria! She has been working with us for months and has been absolutely amazing with my daughter. We feel so lucky to have found her. Victoria is incredibly reliable, attentive, and kind, but most importantly, I fully trust...

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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...

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Bonjour! I'm Arnaud, a French private chef who recently moved to Los Angeles. I have 10 years of experience as a private chef and 5 years of experience cooking specifically for senior individuals and families (references). Compassionate and easygoing, I bring warmth, great food, and good conversation to every home. My...
Arnaud can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Shelly H.


Los Angeles, CA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Chef/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Family Assistant/ Family Style Chef The best job I ever had was raising my two daughters. I was fortunate enough to be able to be a stay home mom most of the time, only working part time. My home was always the place for my girls and their friends to hang out, they could always count on freshly baked cookies, scones and snacks...
Shelly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

Early Education

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Sadie M.


Los Angeles, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Chef Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all! Services available are grocery shopping, menu planning, kitchen organization, personal chef and/or meal prep. I have an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts, as well as 15+ years experience in restaurant cooking, management and private chef work. Let me help make your life easier for yourself or family!
I am a private chef with over 8 years of experience. Meal prep, weekly menu planning and private events.
Joshua can also help with: Meal prep
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Justine S.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hello parents, families and anyone who needs a true Jill of All Trades! I am a seasoned Nanny, Personal Chef and Household Assistant/Manager. I am currently in search of a great family that would love a true domestic lifesaver! I am a seasoned professional Nanny and studied ECE at UC San Diego while earning my B. A. in...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent personal chef reviews in Torrance, CA

Mia C.

5.0

Mia is the best as what she does! She's responsible, organized, kind, gentle, compassionate, and punctual in her work. She loves what she does and I saw that shine through when she was taking care of my kids! I am so thankful to have met Mia and for her to be a part of my family!

- Karina T.

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.

Taynara Caroline M.

5.0

Tay is a very loving and caring person and our children love her very much. She helped care for our three children ages 6, 4 and 2 year old. She is experienced with babies and kids of all ages. Her duties included preparing meals, driving our kids to and from school and laundry. She is very...

- Betsy P.

Karen H.

5.0

Karen was apart of my family for the last year and a half. My father has Parkinson's disease and she has been a God Sent. She managed his medications, provided his meals, did light housekeeping, helped with bathing and exercises. She was such a perfect fit for my family and very reliable. She was...

- Elizabeth H.

Liesel L.

5.0

Liesel is absolutely amazing. She has been with us since summer 2023. Liesel is gentle, sweet and nurturing. Our little was only four months. She is also willing to pick up house tasks and walk the dog. Her personality is so warm she feels like a part of our family now. Highly recommend her for any...

- Care member

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