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How It Works

Hire your cook in 3 simple steps

From first search to a cook in your kitchen โ€” quick, clear, and stress-free.

Step 01

Set your preferences

Enter your location and meal preferences to get started.

Step 02

Browse profiles

View detailed cook profiles, check ratings, and filter by your exact cuisine requirements.

Step 03

Contact directly

Connect with cooks instantly without any middlemen.

Flexible Hiring

What a Daily Cook Does

Whether you need help with a single meal or all-day cooking, you can customize your hiring.

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Breakfast Only

Start your day with a hot, fresh, and healthy breakfast without waking up early to cook before work.

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Lunch & Dinner

Hire a cook to prepare warm lunches and satisfying dinners so you can eat fresh after a long workday.

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All 3 Meals

Get all your daily meals sorted. A cook will visit to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner to your liking.

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Kids & Diet Food

Need less spice or baby-friendly meals? Daily cooks customize food exactly to your family's dietary needs.

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Special Cuisines

Find cooks specializing in North Indian, South Indian, Jain food, or even basic Continental daily meals.

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Flexible Timings

You decide the schedule! Morning, afternoon, or evening โ€” hire a cook that fits your daily routine perfectly.

Benefits

Why Hire a Daily Cook?

Having a dedicated cook makes daily life incredibly stress-free and healthy.

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Save 2+ hours every day

Reclaim your time. No more grocery planning, chopping, or cooking after a tiring day.

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Eat healthier every day

Say goodbye to expensive, oily restaurant food. Enjoy fresh, home-cooked meals tailored to your diet.

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Cost-effective

Hiring a daily cook is significantly cheaper than ordering food deliveries on a daily basis.

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Clean and hygienic

The food is prepared right in front of you, in your own kitchen, using your trusted ingredients.

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Peace of mind

Focus on your work and family while your daily meals are taken care of reliably.

Checklist

Quick Hiring Tips

Follow these steps to ensure you find the perfect match for your kitchen.

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Before the Trial

  • โœ“Decide which meals you need (e.g., Lunch + Dinner)
  • โœ“Set your preferred timings
  • โœ“Determine your cuisine preferences
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During the Trial

  • โœ“Take a 1-2 day paid trial
  • โœ“Assess taste, hygiene, and punctuality
  • โœ“Check their understanding of your dietary needs
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After Finalizing

  • โœ“Finalize the monthly salary
  • โœ“Agree on leaves and holidays
  • โœ“Explain where groceries and utensils are kept

About Daily Cooks โ€” What You Need to Know

What is a Daily Cook?

A daily cook is someone who comes to your home, cooks a fresh meal in your own kitchen using your ingredients, and leaves when done. They work on a visit basis โ€” come once for lunch, or twice if you need dinner covered too.

What Meals Do They Cook?

Most families hire a daily cook for lunch and dinner, though some prefer breakfast covered too. From everyday comfort food to authentic regional cuisines, healthy diets, or kid-friendly dishes โ€” they cook whatever your family loves, right in your kitchen.

Why Not Order Daily?

Ordering food often leads to health issues. A daily cook offers full transparency. Instruct them to make food healthy, mildly spiced, or tailored for family members.

How Cookzy Helps

We take the stress out of finding a reliable cook. Active in Bangalore, Mumbai, and 24+ other cities, Cookzy lets you browse verified profiles, filter by the cuisines you love, and connect directly with the perfect cook for your home.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before hiring a daily cook.

The monthly salary for a daily cook varies based on your city, the number of people in your household, and how many meals they cook per day. On average, it ranges from โ‚น3,000 to โ‚น8,000+ per month. You can discuss and finalize the salary directly with the cook.

Yes, most cooks are open to a 1-2 day paid trial. This helps you evaluate their cooking style, taste, hygiene, and punctuality before committing to a monthly arrangement.

Leaves are mutually decided between you and the cook. Usually, daily cooks take 2-4 days off per month. If they take unplanned leaves, you can adjust their salary accordingly at the end of the month.

Washing utensils is typically not included in a daily cook's standard role. However, some cooks may agree to wash the utensils they use for cooking if discussed beforehand, sometimes for an additional fee.

For 1-2 meals, a daily cook usually spends 1.5 to 2.5 hours per visit, depending on the complexity of the dishes and the number of people. Timing is completely flexible and based on your mutual agreement.

Yes. Daily cooks prepare meals using the groceries, vegetables, and kitchen equipment available at your home. They might occasionally give you a list of items to restock.

Absolutely. Whether you need Jain food, low-oil diet meals, or baby-friendly dishes, you can communicate your specific dietary requirements before hiring.

Have more questions? Contact us and we'll be happy to help.

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