Kitchen Helper | Commissary in Toronto, Ontario at Summerhill Market

Full-time | Toronto

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 dependable, hard-working individuals who enjoy being part of a fast-paced food production environment to join our Commissary Kitchen team.

• Assist with food preparation and basic kitchen tasks
• Wash, peel, chop, and portion ingredients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen
• Wash dishes, utensils, equipment, and food preparation tools
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating products
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Support cooks and production staff with daily kitchen needs
• Help with packaging, labeling, and preparing products for distribution

• Previous kitchen, food service, or production experience is an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety standards
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Food Handler Certification is an asset

• 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

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.

Kitchen Helper positions begin at $17.60/hour. Pay is negotiable based on experience.

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.