Kitchen Helper jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 25–CHF 28 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 4,850 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 Zurich.
- Typical pay
- CHF 25–CHF 28
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,350–CHF 4,850
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week alongside the cook
- Open now
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Open kitchen helper positions in Zurich
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Register as a Kitchen HelperAbout kitchen helper jobs in Zurich
Working as a kitchen helper in Zurich means joining a private household. The kitchen helper supports the household cook or chef with preparation, washing up and keeping the kitchen in order, and families across Zurich Metropolitan Area hire for this role all year round.
Zurich is known for banking, insurance, software engineering, and robotics research, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as UBS, Zurich Insurance, Google Zurich, Swiss Re, and ETH Zurich. Zurich hosts Google's largest engineering centre outside the United States and consistently ranks among the world's highest-paying cities.
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 Zurich
Household incomes in Zurich are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 112,000, which is why kitchen helper pay here sits above the Switzerland 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 Zurich?
The local job market is growing at 3.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Zurich.
Zurich is often described as “Europe's Highest-Paying Tech and Finance City”, 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 Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in kitchen helper roles in Zurich 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 Switzerland 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 Zurich?
Kitchen Helper jobs in Zurich typically pay CHF 25–CHF 28 an hour (about CHF 4,350–CHF 4,850 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 Zurich?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in kitchen helper roles in Zurich 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 Switzerland?
Employers ask for some kitchen experience preferred, basic hygiene knowledge and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
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 Zurich on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Zurich 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.