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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Bianca P.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

High Honors College Graduate With Child Care Housekeeping And Senior Care Experience

I am a summa cum laude graduate from Rutgers University with a 3. 97 GPA, having successfully balanced full-time work while completing my degree. This experience taught me the value of time management, resilience, and maintaining high standards under pressure. I have over five years of experience in nannying, housekeeping, and...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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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, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & 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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, 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: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Alvertyna C.


Marina del Rey, CA

$35/hr13 yrs exp

4.4

(5)

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alvertyna is a wonderful person and a fabulous nanny. Alvertyna took great care of our children (twin boys), our pets, and us! She is very reliable and proactive. Our house was always clean. She's also an amazing cook! She a prepared delicious meals for the entire...

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Roshan W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver / Houseman

I have over 30 years of experience and I am very trustworthy and honest. I have worked for 25 years, 1991 to 2016, for a family in Trousdale Estate as a house manager and chef and eventually a caregiver as they got older. I worked for the couple til they passed and am currently working for the daughter part-time. They are my...
Roshan can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I am writing a review for my dad :) My dad is the hardest working person I've ever met in my whole entire life and will always put his work first before play. He cares so deeply for others, that he will even skip eating for the whole day if it means he is helping...

Shannon W.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a...

Lisa F.

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Victoria D.


Downey, CA

$23-30/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic, Creative, And Playful Caretaker!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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 10 year. My focus is to provide the best care & efficient services to each of my client's. I am a certified Culinary Chef. My experience includes working with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, MS, Physically Challenged. I have TB Clearance,...
Stephanie can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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: Transportation, meal prep, errands
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a pediatric occupational therapy assistant. I specialize in early intervention from 2 months to 3yo and also have prior experience tutoring K-12. I love pets, I'm a licensed natural chef, and I am CPR/BLS certified. I enjoy spending time outdoors and have a car for transportation. I also speak...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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...

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