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Posted Oct 21 (12 days ago) · Last updated Nov 2 · Open 12 days. This role usually stays open about 12 days

Key facts

Two permanent hospital cook roles in Espoo; experience, Finnish, Swedish and a hygiene passport required.

How this salary compares

€2,7266% below mid-level roles
This salary is below the market medianBased on 308 job postings
Monthly salary comparison for Cook
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
mid-level roles€2,345 per month€2,760 per month€3,318 per month
This offer€2,726 per month€2,726 per month€2,726 per month

Statistics Finland’s earnings for the occupation group “Cooks” (2024), raised to July–September 2026. Job ads only set the differences by place and level. · Data and reuse

Est. take-home €2,199

Where and how
EspooOnsiteMid-Level
Languages required
Finnish, Swedish
Education
High school

Original job ad

Translated by JobCrawls from the Finnish ad.

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Would you like to work in a multidisciplinary community? Are you interested in varied work that lets you challenge your skills? We are hiring two skilled, energetic and self-directed cooks for varied duties in the kitchen at Jorvi Hospital, on permanent contracts. HUS Support Services, officially called Runkopalvelut, ensures that hospitals have the best possible conditions for caring for patients. A cook’s duties include preparing food while taking special diets into account. Cooks may also work with portioning and distributing patient meals, dishwashing and other varied kitchen duties. One of the positions focuses on special-diet cooking, while the other is in the hospitality kitchen, where bakery and confectionery skills are considered an advantage. Please state in your application which position interests you. Work location: Jorvi Hospital, Espoo. Employment: Permanent, full-time, shift work. Working hours are generally between 6:00 and 17:00. The work also includes weekends. Collective agreement and pay: HYVTES; the position-specific salary is €2,725.50 per month plus supplements in accordance with the agreement. Start date: 9 November 2026 or by agreement. Why work for HUS Support Services? - In varied roles that support patient care, you are an important part of the hospital community. - You will receive comprehensive onboarding, and no one is expected to start without support. Help is also available after onboarding. - The work community is relaxed and diverse, and it is easy for everyone to join in. We help one another and work together in a positive atmosphere. - There are varied career and training opportunities. - Benefits include occupational healthcare, sports and culture benefits, a commuter benefit, subsidised workplace meals, and changing staff benefits for sports and wellbeing services. What we hope for from you We value good interaction skills and a cheerful service attitude, as you will work closely with colleagues for the wellbeing of our customers. We also hope you bring a professional and energetic approach, since the work is varied and each day can be different. We expect you to have previous experience in cook duties. Success in the role calls for professional skills, speed, accuracy and creativity. Knowledge of special diets and/or bakery and confectionery skills is an advantage. Good spoken and satisfactory written Finnish are essential. A hygiene passport is required. How to apply Submit your application using the electronic application form by the end of the application period. We may begin interviews while the application period is still open. Eligibility requirements Vocational training in the field and suitable experience. Employees working in customer and patient facilities must have the vaccination protection required under the Communicable Diseases Act. Employees working in healthcare operating units must provide a health-status assessment for pulmonary tuberculosis and salmonella. The person selected must be an adult. For further information, contact service supervisor Pasi Huotari at pasi.huotari@hus.fi.

About the role

Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in cook duties
  • Vocational training in the field and suitable experience
  • Good spoken and satisfactory written Finnish
  • Satisfactory spoken Swedish
  • Hygiene passport
  • Adult
  • Required vaccination protection for work in customer and patient facilities
  • Health-status assessment for pulmonary tuberculosis and salmonella for work in healthcare units
  • Speed, accuracy and creativity
  • Good interaction skills and a cheerful service attitude

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food while accommodating special diets
  • Portion and distribute patient meals as needed
  • Handle dishwashing and other varied kitchen duties
  • Work in either special-diet cooking or the hospitality kitchen

Skills & technologies

Food PreparationSpecial DietsPatient Meal ServiceDishwashingBakery SkillsConfectionery SkillsHygiene Passport

Benefits & perks

Recruitment process

  1. Submit an application using the electronic application form by the application deadline
  2. Interviews may begin during the application period

About HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala

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HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala · 103 open roles
Top locations (all time): Helsinki, Finland · 336 · Espoo, Finland · 97 · Hyvinkää, Finland · 56 · +28 other locations
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Helsinki, Finland336
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Current role mix at HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala on JobCrawls
Role typeActive listings
Nurse58
Practical Nurse19
Hospital Cleaner17
Registered Nurse13
Laboratory Nurse12
Administrative Assistant11
Logistics Worker10
Radiographer10
Assistant Head Nurse9
Occupational Therapist9
Social Worker8
Midwife7
Psychiatric Nurse7
Head Nurse7
Pediatric Nurse6
Physiotherapist6
Neuropsychologist5
Cleaner5
Chief Physician4
Psychiatrist4
Mental Health Nurse4
Service Worker4
Nurse Educator4
Sterilization Technician4
Physician4
Pediatric Emergency Nurse4
Instrument Technician4
Hospital Pharmacist4
Medical Device Technician3
X-ray Nurse3
Research Secretary3
Enrolled Nurse3
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse3
Intensive Care Nurse3
Department Physician3
Emergency Department Nurse3
Operating Room Nurse3
Oncology Nurse3
Research Nurse3
Deputy Chief Physician3
Perioperative Nurse3
Hospital Services Worker3
Hospital Service Worker3
Department Secretary2
Project Manager2
Child Psychiatry Nurse2
Customer Service Supervisor2
Neonatologist2
Service Manager2
Assistant Chief Physician, Psychiatry2
Cook2
Assistant Chief Physician2
Facilities and Logistics Supervisor2
Radiology Nurse2
Emergency Medicine Physician2
Finance Professional2
Open Application2
Plastic Surgeon2
Pharmacist2
Specialist Dentist2
Manager2
Chief Psychiatrist2
Pediatric Neurologist2
Infectious Diseases Specialist2
Catering Worker2
Youth Psychiatry Physician2
Child Psychiatrist2
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse2
Software Specialist2
Specialist Doctor, Pediatrics2
Radiologist2
Specialist Physician2
Head of Department, Oncology1
Developmental Disabilities Psychiatry Nurse1
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician1
Nurse - Mood Disorder Outpatient Clinic1
Customer Service Representative1
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse1
Nurse (Day Unit, Inflammatory Center)1
Head of Department – Obstetrics and Gynecology1
Orthodontist1
Customer Advisor1
Head Nurse, Gynecology1
Deputy Head Nurse1
Transplant Coordinator Nurse1
Ward Pharmacist1
Adolescent Psychiatrist1
Research Specialist1
Hospital Support Worker1
Head Nurse, Spinal Cord Injury Center1
Plastic Surgery Nurse1
Dermatologist and Allergologist1
Medical Laboratory Technician1
Practical Nurse, Developmental Disability Psychiatry1
Resident Physician1
Psychiatric Nurse, Swedish-Speaking Ward1
Audiologist1
Administrative Services Manager1
Product Manager, Healthcare IT1
Laboratory Technician (Summer Job)1
Current role-level mix at HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level395
Manager60
Senior47
Intern19
Expert13
Junior8
Director5
Executive3
About the employer

HUS is Finland’s largest provider of specialised healthcare. Its university hospital conducts research and develops care methods and operations. HUS Support Services employs around 3,900 support-service professionals and provides services including facilities, patient and staff catering, logistics and medical technology.

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