PORTICO INC.

Seeking an experienced Private Chef to work for a family of five in the Avenue Road and Lawrence area of Toronto. There are three teenaged boys (ages 15, 16, and 18) who are high-performance athletes, so experience cooking healthy protein-based meals and snacks is critical to the position. The Private Chef will be responsible for lunch, dinner, refrigerated grab-and-go snacks, as well as items for the refrigerator or freezer for the Chef’s days off. The Chef will be working with a housekeeper, but the Chef will be responsible for cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the kitchen, including all the appliances. There are no food allergies or intolerances. There is occasional travel to the family cottage.

The Private Chef must have a G-level license and access to a vehicle for work purposes (mileage paid).

This is a non-smoking and non-vaping residence.

Location: Avenue Road and Lawrence area of Toronto

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 6:30pm with flexibility

Vacation: Two Weeks Paid (to be coordinated with the employer)

We are seeking an experienced Housekeeper to work for a family of five (parents and three teenaged boys--ages 15, 16, and 18) in the Avenue Road and Lawrence area in Toronto. The Housekeeper is someone with strong housekeeping, laundry, and excellent ironing skills, is self-directed, organized, good at organizing, and has an eye for detail. The Housekeeper is someone who is positive and genuinely enjoys and takes pride in what they do. The position is full-time and live-out. The position is Toronto-based with some travel.

Location: Avenue Road and Lawrence area of Toronto (TTC freindly)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm

Vacation: Two weeks paid, but negotiable for right person

A family with three-year-old twin boys is seeking an experienced Family Assistant - Housekeeper to join their fully-staffed Toronto home. This is a hands-on support position focused primarily on child-related housekeeping, organization, meal support, and helping the children's daily routines run smoothly.

The Family Assistant - Housekeeper works alongside the children's Primary Caregivers and other household staff, helping maintain an organized, calm and well-prepared environment so the caregiving team can remain focused on the children. While the position involves being around the children and occasionally providing an extra set of hands when needed, this is not a primary nanny position. The majority of the role is practical, behind-the-scenes support.

Responsibilities include maintaining and organizing the children's spaces and belongings, children's laundry, preparing areas and supplies for daily routines and outings, heating and serving chef-prepared meals and snacks, post-meal clean-up, and communicating closely with the caregiving and household team.

The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys working in a home with young children, takes pride in keeping things clean and organized, anticipates what needs to be done next, communicates well with a team, and is comfortable working in a structured household where routines and attention to detail are important.

Location: Toronto, Bloor Street and Avenue Road area

Schedule: 44 hour work week, two consecutive days off

Benefits: An allowance to be applied towards medical benefits

Vacation: 10 days (2 weeks) paid

Seeking a highly trustworthy, organized, and proactive Estate Manager to help manage the day-to-day operations of a busy household and multiple properties.

An informal family of three is seeking an experienced bilingual (French and English) nanny for their home in the Guelph area of Ontario. The position is live-in and requires that the Nanny have a full valid driver’s license. It’s an interesting country property that offers all sorts of opportunity for fun learning activities for a nanny caring for a one and a half-year old. The job suits someone who is kind, thoughtful, well-mannered, collegial in how they work, and always prepared to help out if they can. The Nanny would be part of an established and well-regarded team who works with the family and a friendly small team of staff who are always willing to provide a helping hand if they can.

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and experienced Housekeeper Cook to support the daily operations of a fine private home in Midtown Toronto. This role combines hands-on housekeeping responsibilities with hospitality support and support for food preparation.