Full-time live-in home cook hiring

Your home. Your food. Your cook.

Find a full-time live-in cook who understands your family’s food and everyday routines.

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MADE FOR THE WAY YOU WORK

A cook who feels at home.

A home cook should fit your household as well as your food preferences. Instant Chefs helps households find a full-time live-in home chef. Discuss cuisine, experience, salary and living arrangements with the team before shortlisting.

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Where we can help

  • Full-time live-in home chefs
  • Food preferences and cuisine matching
  • Daily household cooking requirements
  • Six-month or twelve-month home cook plans

Before we start, tell us…

  • Your household’s cuisine and food preferences
  • Cooking schedule and daily requirements
  • Location and live-in arrangements
  • Experience preferences and salary range
GET TO KNOW YOUR CHEF

A conversation. A trial. A confident choice.

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need

    Share the role, cuisine, experience and salary range. We get to know your kitchen.

  2. 2

    Meet your shortlist

    Speak directly with 2–3 suitable candidates and find the people who feel like a fit.

  3. 3

    Try before you hire

    Choose a chef for a one-day trial. Hire when satisfied, or request another candidate.

  4. 4

    We’re here for you

    Get ongoing support and free chef replacements within your chosen plan duration.

Make the trial work for you. Use the one-day trial to see whether the cook’s food and approach suit your household before you decide to hire. Payment is collected before the trial begins. Fees are non-refundable after a candidate is hired.

Verification comes first

Every chef goes through a background check, skill test and interview before joining your shortlist.

Your choice, your kitchen

Speak to suitable candidates directly and try up to five chefs before your final staff choice. Assess the skills that matter to you.

Support beyond the hire

Free chef replacements are included within your selected plan duration, alongside ongoing hiring support.

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A LITTLE CLARITY

Questions about your next hire?

01

Can I interview candidates before hiring?

Yes. We shortlist suitable chefs and arrange direct interviews with approximately 2–3 candidates. You choose which chef you would like to trial.

02

How does the chef trial work?

Your selected chef joins for a one-day trial. Hire only if you are satisfied, or request another suitable chef for a trial. You can try up to five different chefs before making your final staff choice. The service fee is collected in advance, before the trial begins.

03

What happens if my chef is not the right fit?

Speak with our team. Chef replacements are included at no additional service fee within your selected plan duration. We help you find another suitable candidate.

ANOTHER KIND OF KITCHEN?

Find the service that feels right.

Ready to build your team?

Contact Instant Chefs for your staffing requirements

Whether you need a chef, a cook or domestic staff — we are here to help.

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