Kitchen Helper | Commissary at Summerhill Market – Toronto, Ontario

Kitchen Helper
Full-time | Commissary Kitchen

About Summerhill Market
Summerhill Market isn’t your typical grocery store. We’re a Toronto boutique grocer known for scratch-made prepared foods, freshly baked treats, and on-trend ingredients that food lovers can’t get enough of. We move fast, stay ahead of the curve, and never settle for “good enough.” Our mission? To delight customers with every visit — whether that’s helping them discover something new or making their day with genuine service.

Now we’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced production environment to join our Soup Team at our Commissary Kitchen.

What you’ll do
• Assist with ingredient preparation including washing, chopping, measuring, and staging
• Support daily soup production following standardized recipes and production schedules
• Portion, package, and label soups accurately according to specifications
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) and minimize food waste
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and production-ready
• Assist with dishwashing, equipment breakdown, and end-of-day cleaning
• Support other kitchen production areas as required based on business needs

What we’re looking for
• Previous kitchen or food production experience is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes precisely
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume production setting
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting product as required
• Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
• Flexible availability, including early mornings as needed

Schedule: 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM Working Sundays, Saturdays off

Perks of working here
• Weekly pay
• Employee discount on gourmet groceries and prepared meals
• Employer-paid benefits for full-time employees
• Flexible schedule
• A dynamic, inclusive workplace that celebrates its people
• Complimentary work swag (we’ll keep you looking sharp)
• Easily accessible store locations

Join our team
If you’re looking for a workplace where food meets community and where your role really makes a difference, Summerhill Market is the place. Bring your energy, bring your passion, and let’s make every customer’s day better together. Apply today — we can’t wait to meet you.

All entry-level retail and kitchen roles begin at minimum wage ($17.60/hr). Pay is negotiable based on experience.

Equity Statement
At Summerhill Market, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Should you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for this position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business needs of each location.