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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Sodankylä, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 6% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,765–€2,880). The listed pay band (€2,075–€2,269) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 21 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Cook | €1,957/per month | €2,275/per month | €2,600/per month |
| All roles in Sodankylä, Finland | €1,765/per month | €2,179/per month | €2,880/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €2,075/per month | €2,172/per month | €2,269/per month |
We are looking for a COOK to join the good food special forces to take care of the catering at the Tähti garrison restaurant in SODANKYLÄ. The army does not march on an empty stomach, and food plays an important role in the well-being of conscripts. You and all your colleagues at the Tähti garrison restaurant play a key role in ensuring that conscripts have enough energy to perform their military service. In addition to conscript meals, the lunch buffet is also set for the Defence Forces personnel. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience in similar roles and restaurant industry education, as well as the ability to prepare tasty food in large quantities. You have a desire to learn new things, work well in a team, and possess a proactive and independent work approach. Proficiency in Finnish is required, as the primary working language and recipes are in Finnish. Work is available at 60-112.5h/3 weeks; we will consider your availability, skills, and wishes regarding working hours. Working hours are according to the restaurant's opening hours, Mon-Sun. Remuneration follows the MaRaTES collective agreement, 12.97-14.33 €/h, taking into account your experience and education. What if your future job offered not only diverse restaurant tasks, but also a patriotically significant working environment? The employment contract is concluded between StaffPoint and the employee. A successful candidate is required to pass a security clearance. We hope for: - Previous experience in similar roles and a hygiene passport - Ability to work efficiently even during busy moments - Finnish language skills * Please note, in this position fluent Finnish is required! * We offer: - The opportunity to work in a unique environment - Comprehensive induction for your tasks - Support from a pleasant team and nice colleagues - Valuable work experience in a large staff restaurant - StaffPoint's comprehensive benefit program with changing benefits, including discounts on our customers' services Apply today, as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found. Please submit your application and CV directly through our recruitment system via the link below to ensure the fastest processing in accordance with data protection regulations. Please be prepared to provide contact details for your references. The first interview may be conducted via video, so please monitor your email. Leijona Catering Oy Life is easier to plan when you can rely on your workplace like a wall, your salary is in your account on time, and your working hours are in the calendar. Leijona Catering prepares up to 80,000 portions of good food daily for those who keep society running – in the Defence Forces, the Criminal Sanctions Agency, and authority fields. Whether it's cake or rock, our core mission is to ensure the continuity of catering in all conditions. There are already over 550 of us good food special forces working in 60 locations across Finland. In the kitchen and in the field – our work is guided by the values #rintarottingilla, #ketteräkehittäjä and #keitämmeyhdessä. Finland needs operational reliability, and it needs people who make good food. Because every day, everyone eats.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Prepare tasty food in large quantities for conscripts and Defence Forces personnel
- Manage catering at the Tähti garrison restaurant
- Work independently and proactively within a team
Requirements
- Previous experience in similar roles
- Hygiene passport
- Ability to work efficiently during busy moments
- Fluent Finnish language skills
- Approved security clearance
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Application and CV submission
- 2Possible video interview

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