Leijona Catering Oy logo
Est. Monthly
Estimated €2,232 - €2,548
Posted August 17, 2026 · 1 day agoLast seen August 17, 2026Deadline September 6, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Onsite · Food & Beverage
Full-time · Mid-Level
Finnish
No People Management
High school
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Cook

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Cook"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,080–€2,832). The listed pay band (€186–€212) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 14 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Cook
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Cook€1,920/per month€2,271/per month€2,611/per month
In Helsinki, Finland: Cook€2,080/per month€2,318/per month€2,832/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level)€186/per month€199/per month€212/per month
About the role

A Finnish-language job posting for a cook at Helsinki Prison. The role involves cooking as part of Leijona Catering’s kitchen team, including preparing meals for inmates and staff, packing meals for departments, unloading supplies, maintaining hygiene and cleaning, presenting food at the serving line, and serving meals in the dining hall. The position supports a predictable daily rhythm with shift times Mon-Fri 06:00–17:30 and Sat-Sun 06:30–17:00, with meals for inmates and staff on weekdays and holidays. Requirements include a cook qualification, a hygienic pass, previous experience in cooking and the ability to work independently, and experience in large-scale catering is welcome. Finnish language is required; work within prison walls requires being at least 18 and passing a security clearance. The employer offers a stable and meaningful work environment with a strong social impact. Apply via the application form by 6 September 2026; CV is not required. The job is permanent and full-time.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meals for inmates and staff
  • Pack meals for departments
  • Unloading deliveries
  • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness
  • Set up food on the line
  • Serve meals in dining hall
  • Assist with kitchen and dining room duties

Requirements

  • Cook qualification
  • Hygienic passport
  • Experience in cooking
  • Ability to work independently
  • Large-scale catering experience is a plus
  • Finnish language proficiency
  • Age 18+ with security clearance

Skills & Technologies

HygieneFood safetyFood preparationCold chain handlingFood packagingTeamwork

Education Level

High school

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    Submit application via form
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