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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 (€2,091–€2,960). The listed pay band (€187–€213) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 16 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Cook | €1,920/per month | €2,266/per month | €2,641/per month |
| In Helsinki, Finland: Cook | €2,091/per month | €2,374/per month | €2,960/per month |
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
Education Level
High schoolRecruitment Process
- 1Submit application via form
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|---|---|
| Vantaa, Finland | 12 |
| Remote - Global | 10 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 9 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 8 |
| Sodankylä, Finland | 8 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 6 |
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| Parola, Finland | 5 |
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| Utti, Finland | 3 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 2 |
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| Dragsvik, Finland | 2 |
| Vaala, Finland | 2 |
| Kylmäkoski, Finland | 1 |
| Kirkkonummi, Finland | 1 |
| Upinniemi, Finland | 1 |
| Tikkakoski, Finland | 1 |
| Jokela, Finland | 1 |
| Tampere, Finland | 1 |
| Riihimäki, Finland | 1 |
| Oulu, Finland | 1 |
| Utti, Kouvola, Finland | 1 |
| Sukevan, Finland | 1 |
| Siilinjärvi, Finland | 1 |
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| Lappeenranta, Finland | 1 |
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| Pirkkala, Finland | 1 |
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| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Cook | 41 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 12 |
| Customer Service Worker | 10 |
| Restaurant Worker | 6 |
| Kitchen Staff | 5 |
| Food Service Worker | 5 |
| Shift Supervisor | 2 |
| Kitchen Assistant | 2 |
| Kitchen Supervisor | 2 |
| Procurement Specialist | 1 |
| Kitchen Worker | 1 |
| Customer Service Assistant | 1 |
| Restaurant Manager | 1 |
| Trainee Leijona | 1 |
| ICT Support Person | 1 |
| Trainee | 1 |
| Cleaning Staff | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Cleaning and Food Service Worker | 1 |
| Product Developer | 1 |
| Shift Manager | 1 |
| Hospitality Worker | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 39 |
| Manager | 5 |
| No People Management | 4 |
| Junior | 1 |
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