Hiring a Stir-Fry Cook🔥

Before you get in touch, ask about the exact working hours and whether food and accommodation are included.

Chinese cooking covers a pretty wide range, and tastes vary a lot from region to region. It's best to first clarify whether we're talking about home-style dishes or a specific regional cuisine, so we don't end up with different understandings.

Cleaning and cooking can actually be quite time-consuming. If the home is large or there are many people to cook for, one person may not be able to keep up. If the salary is negotiable, it's best to give a rough idea of the workload as well, so that both sides' expectations are better aligned.

If the main purpose is making dinner, you can ask whether groceries need to be bought.

While a negotiable salary offers flexibility, the lack of a general range may make some experienced workers hesitate—after all, the stability and benefits of a household position are also important considerations.

When a private household hires someone for cooking and cleaning, it's best to clarify each side's responsibilities upfront—for example, how to handle last-minute extra meals, holiday scheduling, and accidental damage. If these aren't spelled out clearly, friction is likely down the road, especially in a long-term arrangement.

Roughly how many meals need to be cooked each day, and are weekends off?