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I am a middle-aged woman from the Caribbean. I really enjoy cooking, whether it's Caribbean, Canadian, or healthy vegetarian dishes. I have been cooking for volunteer church dinners for 100-150 people for years, as well as for families and friends at parties or events. I have also taken care of elderly parents and friends' parents and therefore know how to cook with dietary restrictions. I am very clean and organized in the kitchen. You will not be disappointed. I have been catering for groups of about 50 to 100 people, whether at my church or for families and friends in smaller numbers. I have been cooking for my own family for over 36 years.

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Private/personal cook, Family cook

I'm a Registered Practical Nurse currently completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing part-time online. I have a passion for helping busy families by taking the stress out of everyday household responsibilities. I genuinely enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and meal prepping. Whether it's preparing nutritious family dinners, making freezer meals for the week, chopping vegetables, baking, or organizing the kitchen, I love creating meals that make life easier for others. I understand that after a long day, having healthy, homemade food ready can make a huge difference. Beyond cooking, I also offer grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, household organization, errands, and general household management. I'm organized, dependable, compassionate, and take pride in treating every home with the same care and respect I would my own. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, have reliable transportation, and love building trusting relationships with the families I support. My goal is to help homes run more smoothly so you can spend less time worrying about chores and more time focusing on what matters most. I look forward to the opportunity to help make your day a little easier! 🌿 I'm a Registered Practical Nurse currently completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing part-time online. I have a passion for helping busy families by taking the stress out of everyday household responsibilities. I genuinely enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and meal prepping. Whether it's preparing nutritious family dinners, making freezer meals for the week, chopping vegetables, baking, or organizing the kitchen, I love creating meals that make life easier for others. I understand that after a long day, having healthy, homemade food ready can make a huge difference. Beyond cooking, I also offer grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, household organization, errands, and general household management. I'm organized, dependable, compassionate, and take pride in treating every home with the same care and respect I would my own. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, have reliable transportation, and love building trusting relationships with the families I support. My goal is to help homes run more smoothly so you can spend less time worrying about chores and more time focusing on what matters most. I look forward to the opportunity to help make your day a little easier! 🌿

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Private/personal cook, Family cook, Cook for Childcare/School

Food Handler’s Certification

Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and quick to learn new tasks. Possesses excellent memory and aptitude for calculations. A talented individual with a desire to make guests feel welcome. Energetic personality coupled with a strong work ethic. Eager to demonstrate advanced skills in food safety and customer service in new, rewarding opportunities. - Serving meals and checking residents' attendance - Knowledgeable in fine dining - Seating guests quickly and coordinating timely service to minimize table wait times. - Maintaining safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance. - Ensuring positive customer dining experiences by executing effective quality assurance practices. - Cutting and preparing food for the chef, learning basic knife skills, and learning safety procedures in the kitchen.

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Cook for Childcare/School, Dietary cook

Food Handler’s Certification

I’m Max! I am a local cook in Ottawa and I’m looking to help people through my cooking experience and knowledge. I did a short course ant Algonquin college for cooking, and I’ve been in the food industry for the past five years. I love to cook and learn about other cuisines. I am also a creative person in my spare time, I love to paint, bead and draw. I also like to meal prep and prep frozen items. I like to plan ahead and make sure I’m prepared for any future meals. I have two lovely cats that I adore, I love all animals! I love to learn about animals from around the world. I have been in the food industry for 5 years. From cooking, cleaning, prepping, customer care and lots more, I am experienced with many different things. I have handled meats, fish, seafood and lots of vegetables and fruits. I have lots of experience with food prepping especially, both professionally and in my own home. I love to cook, I am a fast learner and I pay attention to the small details. I enjoy helping others, so having a job where I can do both is my dream.

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Private/personal cook, Family cook, Cook for Childcare/School

Food Handler’s Certification

My passion is everything food. It is my art and joy. I love to bring that passion into your home to bring warmth and strength through food and healthy balanced nutrition. I work very well under pressure, as well as am a highly organized and clean individual. I often work alone and am able to complete numerous tasks in a timely and effective manner. I’ve owned my business as a private chef, mother’s assistant and house keeper for over 5 years now. I have multiple references. It’s a beautiful gift to be welcomed into people’s homes and families, and to be given the opportunity to help in a small way for their life to be made better. I love all the families I work for and look forward to working with new clients in the future. I have over 5 years experience working as a private chef for numerous families. I worked as a private chef in Paris for 1 year where I studied French and other cuisines. I’ve worked in commercial kitchens and cafeterias, as well as 10+ years in the restaurant industry as a server/ bartender. My passion is bringing beautiful fresh flavours together while creating balanced nutrient rich plates that bring people together and fuel us to be our best.

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Private/personal cook, Family cook

Food Handler’s Certification

I’m Ornelle, a private chef passionate about bold flavours and health-driven cooking that doesn’t compromise on balance. From weekly meal prep to intimate dinners and special occasions, I create menus that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. Currently wrapping up culinary school, so I combine strong technique with personal creativity. My food is rooted in seasonal produce, fresh herbs, and is always made with care. Can’t wait to cook something amazing for you :) I’ve been creating and sharing healthy recipes to a community online for 1 year now. Also currently in culinary school and working part time as a private chef.

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Private/personal cook, Family cook, Dietary cook

Food Handler’s Certification

My name is Irene and I am a devoted cook with a deep love for extraordinary food and creating wonderful dishes. With more than a decade of experience in the food and hospitality industry, I've honed my skills both within restaurant settings and as a sales representative for a well-known food distribution company. As a passionate foodie, I delight in cooking painstakingly created meals. This passion extends to family-oriented cooking, particularly utilizing healthy, wholesome recipes inherited from my parents, straight from our quaint village in Greece. I am comfortable working part time and am available during weekdays, mainly during midday and evenings. I bring a vast range of experience to the table, whether it is serving as a private cook, a chef for events, or a camp cook. You can rely on me for a range of cook duties - from cooking children's meals and keeping the kitchen spick and span, to orchestrating food for events, supervising kitchen staff, and even procuring products. My special skills include a deep knowledge of modern cooking technology, strict sanitary and hygienic standards, management experience, and a forte in barbecuing. I pride myself on my gastronomic versatility, having mastered culinary favorites from various cuisines including Canadian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Vegetarian, and Mexican food. In addition to my experience, I hold a valued Food Handler's Certification and I'm fluent in English, French, and Greek. One last important detail - I am a proud non-smoker and I have a drivers license. Rest assured that your kitchen is in capable hands with me! I was a line cook at Cozmos Souvlaki on Greenbank for over 10 years. It’s a fast paced takeout spot. Greek Mediterranean cuisine. I eventually started training new employees and became store manager. Responsible for rotating through ingredients, ordering, inventory control, customer service, and much more.

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Private/personal cook, Chef for events, Cook for camp

Food Handler’s Certification

I wanna be the vegetarian Gordon Ramsey one day I didn’t get a degree for it but I love trying to do it on my own test my own skills I’m very judgmental towards myself which helps me decide what I can do to make my food much better I wanna try to recreate every cultures food by the time I’m 21, make an appointment with me on my booking app :) giannashomeremedies.booksy.com/a/ I made meals for breakfast lunch and dinner as in home personal chef and would ask for reviews on how it tastes and if they thought something could be better and I never really got complaints but I still like to try and amplify it to be the best possible so I’m always looking for new ways to make things better I’m very open to constructive criticism because it helps me become better for you any new recipes you’d like to try I will attempt to recreate it to the best of my ability I love trying new things so I’m looking for a job similar to that, I really enjoyed it knowing that they can relax instead of come back from work and continue to work on making food hope I can help you make your life a bit easier at the beginning middle and end of the day

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Private/personal cook

My name is Lorraine, a passionate culinary professional, currently living in Ottawa. Originating from Halifax, Nova Scotia, I've relocated to live a new chapter of life after successfully recovering from a car accident with my partner. As a resilient individual, I found solace and therapy in cooking and baking during my recovery phase. Fuelled by passion and experience of 4 years in various restaurants, I dream of owning my own restaurant one day. My last job was at a popular cafe, and I absolutely loved the buzz of creating delicious meals for a large crowd. I am available to start working immediately, and my schedule is flexible across all seven days of the week, covering mornings, afternoons, and evenings. While I can't relocate due to personal constraints, I am willing to travel and have a driver's license, although I do not own a vehicle suitable for job usage. From catering for large events to being a personal cook or a dietary chef at a school, I am open to all kinds of culinary roles. I look forward to working in an environment where I can manage key culinary responsibilities such as dishwashing, procuring products, pastry preparation, kitchen maintenance, children's meal preparation, table setting and serving. With a strong background in preparing Canadian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Japanese, and several other varied cuisines including vegetarian and vegan, I am confident in delivering a diverse plate. I pride myself on my knowledge of hygienic standards, modern cooking technology, confectionary industry experience, managing employees, professional plating, and barbecuing. In particular, my experience in catering will undoubtedly be an asset to any large-scale culinary operations. I hold a Food Handler’s Certification and am willing to undergo a police check if required. As a Canadian citizen, I am well-versed in English and French, adding to my multicultural culinary capabilities. Looking forward to bringing a dollop of passion, a pinch of creativity, and a whole lot of flavor to your kitchen. Cooking and baking have always been a passion of mine. I have worked for a variety of restaurants/companies. The majority of my experience is working in small businesses which has made me an excellent multitasker. If you like crepes, you will love mine! I worked at a crepe cafe where I also learnt my barista skills. I have catered a lot of large events but also enjoy a nice home style, comfort food. Babysitting a variety of young children, I can also very easily make kid friendly meals! I am always trying new recipes and am up for any challenge!

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Private/personal cook, Pastry chef , Chef for events, Cook for camp, Family cook, Cook for Childcare/School, Dietary cook

Food Handler’s Certification

Experienced cook based in Ottawa with 15 years of hands-on culinary experience, available to start immediately. Open to full-time work as a private or personal cook, family cook, dietary cook, or chef for events, with flexibility for both live-in and live-out positions. Skilled in preparing a wide range of cuisines, including Canadian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Japanese, French, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Strong background in everyday home cooking, children’s meals, dietary meals, baking and pastry preparation, and event food organization. Also experienced in menu planning tailored to employer preferences, purchasing products, table setting and serving, kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, and supervising kitchen staff and helpers. Brings solid knowledge of modern cooking technology, sanitary and hygienic standards, employee management, barbecuing, and catering. Available any day of the week, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights, offering exceptional flexibility to meet a family’s or employer’s schedule. I'm Sam, French professional chef with over 15 years of experience, trained in the kitchens of Paris and the French Riviera (Nice), bringing restaurant-quality cooking right to your home. What I offer adapts fully to your needs: — Meal prep for the week, as often as suits you: one-time, occasional, or regular. — In-home dinners and gatherings for family, couples, or friends. — Special occasions, birthdays, and celebrations. — In-home cooking lessons. I take care of everything: personalized menu, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleanup. No fixed formula, no commitment — we build something that fits you, once or as often as you like. My specialties: authentic French cuisine, Moroccan and Mediterranean flavors, Italian cooking, and international menus. Family meals, healthy and high-protein options, dietary needs and restrictions — every menu is made to order. Why choose me: the refinement and precision of a restaurant chef, brought into your kitchen, without the price or the formality. Fresh, varied, flavorful meals tailored to your taste. Available weekdays and weekends. Get in touch to discuss what you're looking for and receive a personalized menu proposal — no commitment.

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Private/personal cook, Chef for events, Family cook, Dietary cook

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