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Kitchen Helper Jobs in Frankfurt

€13–€16 an hour · 6 days a week alongside the cook

Quick answer

Kitchen Helper jobs in Frankfurt typically pay €13–€16 an hour (about €2,250–€2,750 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week alongside the cook. Employers ask for some kitchen experience preferred and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Frankfurt.

Typical pay
€13–€16
per hour
Full-time monthly
€2,250–€2,750
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
6 days a week alongside the cook
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Open kitchen helper positions in Frankfurt

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About kitchen helper jobs in Frankfurt

A kitchen helper supports the household cook or chef with preparation, washing up and keeping the kitchen in order. In Frankfurt, these roles are offered by private households across Frankfurt Rhine-Main, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

Frankfurt is known for banking, data centres, aviation, and consulting, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Deutsche Bank, European Central Bank, Commerzbank, Fraport, and Deloitte Germany. Frankfurt hosts the European Central Bank and one of the busiest internet exchange points on the planet.

Main duties

  • Wash, peel and chop ingredients
  • Wash dishes and kitchen equipment
  • Keep work surfaces and floors clean
  • Unpack and store deliveries
  • Help serve meals and clear tables

Kitchen Helper pay in Frankfurt

Household incomes in Frankfurt are shaped by an average local salary of around €68,000, which is why kitchen helper pay here sits above the Germany average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in FrankfurtTypical pay ranges, per hour. Kitchen Helper highlighted.
Kitchen Helper€13–€16
Home Cook€13–€22
Male Cook€13–€24
Female Cook€13–€22
Governess€22–€41
House Driver€13–€21
Kitchen Helper pay across GermanyTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
Berlin€13–€16
Munich€13–€16
Frankfurt€13–€16
Hamburg€13–€16

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a kitchen helper

Typical day — Kitchen HelperAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:00Breakfast service
  2. 9:30Shopping & prep
  3. 12:30Lunch
  4. 15:00Batch cooking
  5. 18:30Dinner & clean-down

Why work in Frankfurt?

The local job market is growing at 3.4% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Frankfurt.

Frankfurt is often described as “Continental Europe's Banking Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Some kitchen experience preferred
  • Basic hygiene knowledge
  • Reliability and teamwork
  • Ability to stand for long periods

Working in Germany

  • Right to work in Germany: Workers from outside the EU need a residence title that allows employment; EU citizens can work freely.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references and, for work with children, an extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis).
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
  • Contract: A written contract (Arbeitsvertrag) or written record of the essential working conditions is required.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in kitchen helper roles in Frankfurt normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your kitchen helper experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete Germany right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a kitchen helper earn in Frankfurt?

Kitchen Helper jobs in Frankfurt typically pay €13–€16 an hour (about €2,250–€2,750 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in kitchen helper jobs in Frankfurt?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in kitchen helper roles in Frankfurt normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a kitchen helper in Germany?

Employers ask for some kitchen experience preferred, basic hygiene knowledge and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.

What does a kitchen helper do day to day?

A kitchen helper supports the household cook or chef with preparation, washing up and keeping the kitchen in order. Typical duties include wash, peel and chop ingredients, wash dishes and kitchen equipment, keep work surfaces and floors clean.

How do I apply for kitchen helper jobs in Frankfurt on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Frankfurt hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a kitchen helper work?

A typical schedule is 6 days a week alongside the cook. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.