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Personal chefs in Elgin, IL

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Regina E.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Friendly Personal Assistant, Tutor, Chef, Babysitter And Anything Else You Need

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Highly organized, versatile, communicative, patient, and creative individual seeks to assist your family!
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Kotoko M.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Experience In Childcare, House Management And Worked As A Sous Chef For Many Years.

5.0

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At a young age, I started taking care of children. I have facilitated meaningful milestones in the early development stages of childhood. It is endearing to be a part of a family where we can teach them, watch them grow, and observe the growth of every individual child. Furthermore, I tutored high school students in math and...
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Kotoko M.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have experience taking care of seniors with dementia, stroke victims and with mental disabilities. I have worked as a sous chef and have knowledge of healthy meal planning.
5.0
"Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly recommend her."

Reviewed by Margaret H.

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Joslin Z.


Schaumburg, IL

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Joslin! I have been babysitting and watching children since high school. I love playing sports, doing arts and crafts, and being outdoors... I am also a kid-approved chef! :)
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Mary D.


Roselle, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Being a mom of three for over 30 years, anything to do with kids comes natural to me. From going to the park, to arts and crafts (my personal favorite!) and story time. Home cooked meals is what my three kids grew up with-- we have many memories of them being my sous-chefs! Busy schedules are nothing new to me, from ballet class...
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Korin C.


Dundee, IL

$44/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Born and raised from community with references of homes I currently clean! I am a dedicated and reliable housekeeper with a passion for maintaining a clean and organized living space. I am also experienced in running errands. Whether it's grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning. Personal chef availability's. I am...
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Mimi S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
5.0
"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good...

Reviewed by Dorothy I.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

4.9

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Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
5.0
"Miss Starla is hands down my children's favorite child care provider. I have six children and she has cared for them all at different developmental stages. She is the only one my husband will trust to watch...

Reviewed by April M.

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Whitney W.


Bensenville, IL

$15-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Vegan Chef & Sitter

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I have 8 years of experience (I'm a mom). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.

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Happy to help with errands to the pharmacy, grocery store or dry cleaners. Also happy to provide local round-trip rides to doctors' appointments, Post Office, etc... Experience in hospitality,and as a Chef.
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Sherry R.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care

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Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
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Sabina A.


Aurora, IL

$16-23/hr • 1 yrs exp

Sabina A

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I am a very understanding and compassionate person who spoils my clients. I have raised a son with ADHD and epilepsy. I currently have a client who has OCD, high anxiety, and undiagnosed ADHD. I am helping her develop life skills with aging parents. I am a professional chef, and I am able to handle meal preparation along with...
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Whitney W.


Bensenville, IL

$17-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Housekeeper With Chef Experience

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I assisted in starting a private cleaning company in 2013 that specializes in getting houses, apartments and condos move-in ready. Since then, I have become a caretaker for my parents, as well as taking care of my child. This includes, but is not limited to daily cleaning, laundry, window cleaning, watering plants, meal...
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Rachel L.


Glen Ellyn, IL

< $10/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I'm a 21-year-old nursing student from Naperville Illinois currently working as a certified nurses assistant, I really love the work I do and genuinely love the people I care for. I have one year of professional cna experience. I am also quite the chef and knowledgeable about nutrition if meal prep were to be needed I would be...
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Andy B.


Island Lake, IL

$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp

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Did you like or are you at least familiar with the "Magic School Bus" children's series? If you are then you must know my background and methodologies are similar. My professional background and methodologies are rooted in "creative play" and the idea that learning and general care can be both instructional and a fun...
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Genevieve C.


Crystal Lake, IL

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Home Health Aide, Companion Caregiver, Live-In Caregiver

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I have been a caregiver for almost five years. I started out caring for my mom and then it organically grew into a career that I love. I have had many clients with a variety of needs ranging from Dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinsons to ALS and MS. I have the ability to provide live-in care, respite care and full-time/live in...

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Dedicated caregiver with extensive personal experience caring for elderly relatives, including individuals with dementia, Parkinson's, and cancer. Compassionate and attentive, drawing on a background in childcare as a nanny and daycare provider. As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), skilled in working with diverse clients...
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Neena M.


Bensenville, IL

$25-27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caring, Outgoing Nanny

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I am 27 and graduated with a Bachelors from Illinois State University. I have been babysitting children since the age of 15, starting with newborns, up to teenagers. I worked at the park district with the extended school program, helping the kids with their homework, reading, crafts, and activities. I assisted teachers in the...

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Recent personal chef reviews in Elgin, IL

Kotoko M.

5.0

Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly recommend her.

- Margaret H.

Mimi S.

5.0

We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues with the kids and she handled them...

- Dorothy I.

Starla B.

5.0

Starla cared for my two kids during our nanny's vacation for three weeks. They absolutely loved her! She was a loving and caring Nanny! Starla is a chef and her baking was impressive, very delicious!! Her reliability is evident as she was always punctual. The kids enjoyed baking, crafting, learning...

- Leira M.