Kitchen Helper jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$18–C$24 an hour (about C$3,100–C$4,150 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 a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Toronto.
- Typical pay
- C$18–C$24
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,100–C$4,150
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week alongside the cook
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open kitchen helper positions in Toronto
No open position is listed for Toronto today. New kitchen helper jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Kitchen HelperAbout kitchen helper jobs in Toronto
A kitchen helper supports the household cook or chef with preparation, washing up and keeping the kitchen in order. In Toronto, ON, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Toronto Area (GTA), from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Toronto is known for banking, technology, film production, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Shopify, Google Canada, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences. Toronto adds more tech jobs each year than any other city in North America apart from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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 Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, which is why kitchen helper pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a kitchen helper
- 7:00Breakfast service
- 9:30Shopping & prep
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Batch cooking
- 18:30Dinner & clean-down
Why work in Toronto?
The local job market is growing at 4.4% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Toronto.
Toronto is often described as “Canada's Financial and Tech 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 Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in kitchen helper roles in Toronto 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
- Register
Create your profile with your kitchen helper experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen helper earn in Toronto, ON?
Kitchen Helper jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$18–C$24 an hour (about C$3,100–C$4,150 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 Toronto?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in kitchen helper roles in Toronto 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 Canada?
Employers ask for some kitchen experience preferred, basic hygiene knowledge and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
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 Toronto on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Toronto 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.