Karuna Chalke
Inform the agency about:
Type of help required (cook or maid)
Daily tasks
Working hours
Language preference
Experience level
This ensures a better and more suitable match.
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Rasmita Mohrana
Provide a written list of duties, discuss expectations clearly at the start, and maintain open communication. Regular check-ins help prevent issues.
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Darshana Acharekar
Yes. Cooking is a skilled task, and asking a maid to cook—even occasionally—should involve additional compensation and prior agreement.
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Poonam Shinde
Usually, a cook cleans the utensils used during cooking. However, washing all household utensils is typically a maid’s responsibility unless agreed otherwise.
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Kiran Kukreja
Yes, some households hire a cook-cum-maid, but this must be clearly discussed in advance. The workload, working hours, and salary should reflect the combined responsibilities.
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