Kitchen Assistant (Zero-hour contract)

Aito Fresh Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Aito Fresh Oy in Helsinki is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team with washing, peeling and cutting vegetables, preparing ingredients, and making salads. You will contribute to daily prep and ensure ingredients are ready for service.

You will also refill the buffet, keep the dining area tidy, and follow food hygiene practices. Training will be provided and a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and teamwork are valued. Weekend and holiday shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food-service experience required.
• Strong food-preparation skills may be considered.
• Finnish Hygiene Passport required for handling unpackaged foods within the statutory time limit.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and other ingredients; prepare salads and sauces, and assist with daily food preparation.
• Refill buffet items and help keep them fresh, presentable and well organised.
• Clear and clean tables, dispose of waste properly and keep the dining area tidy.
• Wash dishes, kitchen tools and equipment; follow food hygiene, safe working and waste-sorting practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Buffet replenishment

Dishwashing

Food hygiene

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job description

A Kitchen Assistant supports the kitchen team by washing, peeling and cutting vegetables, preparing ingredients, and making salads. The role also includes refilling the buffet and keeping the kitchen clean. It is ideal for someone with a positive attitude, good attention to detail and an interest in learning kitchen preparation skills. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• **Food preparation ·** Wash, peel and cut vegetables and other ingredients; prepare salads and sauces, and assist with daily food preparation.
• Buffet refill · Refill buffet items and help keep them fresh, presentable and well organised.
• Dining area maintenance · Clear and clean tables, dispose of waste properly and keep the dining area tidy.
• Dishwashing and kitchen cleaning · Wash dishes, kitchen tools and equipment. Follow food hygiene, safe working and waste-sorting practices.

Requirements

• l Experience: Previous kitchen or food-service experience is required. Strong food-preparation skills may also be considered.
• l Skills: Confident washing, peeling and chopping vegetables, preparing salads and other ingredients, refilling the buffet, and handling food hygienically.
• l Attitude: Responsible, attentive to detail, hygienic and cooperative.
• l Other: Available to work weekends and holidays; able to stand for extended periods and handle food supplies as needed.

A Finnish Hygiene Passport is required for handling unpackaged perishable foods within the statutory time limit.

Salary & Benefits

Pay: Competitive, based on experience and performance.

Benefits: Employee discount; supportive team environment.

We welcome applicants from different backgrounds. Selection is based on job-related skills and experience.

Licences and certificates

A Finnish Hygiene Passport is required when the legal time limit applies to your food-handling duties.

More information about the company

Aito Fresh serves fresh Asian bowls with fish, chicken and plant-based options at its Helsinki locations. The team focuses on fresh food, customer experience and a welcoming dining environment.

Work-related keywords

· Kitchen assistance · Food preparation and ingredient prep · Salad preparation · Buffet replenishment · Food hygiene and safety · Kitchen cleaning and organisation · Teamwork

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Working time: Daytime work, Evening work, Weekdays, Weekends

Number of positions: 1

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala