Starting point
Example dishes, household size and meal counts are clearer than a broad request for varied cooking. Add serving times and responsibility for ingredients, then discuss the skills required.
with a fixed household shopping day
Align supply and ingredient checks with shopping day, identifying who approves the list and budget.
allocating time
Estimate time after defining workload and priorities, leaving room for clarification instead of overlapping duties.
Checklist
Selections are not sent or saved.
Before agreeing
Diets, allergies and specialised needs must not be left to guesswork; request confirmation of suitable ability.