Restaurant Worker
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Kotka, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 94% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,068–€4,000). The listed pay band (€180–€207) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 77 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Restaurant Worker | €1,520/per month | €1,983/per month | €2,357/per month |
| All roles in Kotka, Finland | €2,068/per month | €2,750/per month | €4,000/per month |
The position involves working in a garrison canteen in Kotka (Kouvola Utin area), with duties primarily including dishwashing, cleaning, preparing evening meals, packing field rations and other support kitchen tasks. The schedule runs Monday to Sunday from 6:30 to 21:00; early shifts require personal transport as public transport to Utin may not be available. The role welcomes both career starters and experienced restaurant workers. Hygienic certification (hygieniapassi) is required and Finnish language skills are essential. The workplace is on a military compound and security clearance is required; the employment is contingent on a valid security clearance and assistance will be provided to obtain it. We don’t require CVs for applications, but please provide a short intro and explain why you are interested. Applications open August 18, 2026 and close September 1, 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki).
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning
- Preparing evening meals
- Packing field rations
- Other kitchen duties
Requirements
- Hygieniapassi required
- Finnish language proficiency
- Security clearance required for work on military premises
- Ability to travel to early shifts with own transport
- Open to new entrants and experienced workers alike
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Application
- 2Interview
- 3Offer
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| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Cook | 41 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 12 |
| Customer Service Worker | 10 |
| Restaurant Worker | 6 |
| Food Service Worker | 5 |
| Kitchen Staff | 5 |
| Shift Supervisor | 2 |
| Kitchen Assistant | 2 |
| Kitchen Supervisor | 2 |
| Trainee Leijona | 1 |
| Product Developer | 1 |
| Shift Manager | 1 |
| Cleaning Staff | 1 |
| Restaurant Manager | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Trainee | 1 |
| Customer Service Assistant | 1 |
| Cleaning and Food Service Worker | 1 |
| Kitchen Worker | 1 |
| Procurement Specialist | 1 |
| Hospitality Worker | 1 |
| ICT Support Person | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 39 |
| Manager | 5 |
| No People Management | 4 |
| Junior | 1 |
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