Waiter/Waitress (Zero-hour contract)

Aito Fresh Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Aito Fresh Oy in Helsinki is hiring a friendly Waiter/Waitress on a zero-hour contract to join our casual dining team. You will welcome guests, take orders, serve meals, and process payments in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in hospitality is a plus, full training is provided. Finnish language skills are helpful though not required. You must be able to work daytimes, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include employee discount and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous restaurant experience is an advantage; training is provided.
• Languages: Finnish is an advantage, but not required.
• Attitude: Focus on customer experience and improving daily work efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, explain menu options when needed, take orders and process payments.
• Prepare poke bowls and keep ingredients fresh, well-stocked and presentable; follow hygiene practices.
• Keep the service area clean, restock supplies and work with the team during busy periods including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

POS system learning

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Job description

Position: Waiter/Waitress (zero-hour contract at the start)

Location: Aito Fresh, Helsinki

Reports to: Manager/Supervisor

Responsibilities

• 1. Customer service
  • Welcome customers, explain menu options when needed, take orders and process payments.
  • Provide friendly, attentive service and respond to customer requests.
• 2. Food preparation
  • Prepare poke bowls and keep ingredients fresh, well-stocked and presentable.
  • Follow the restaurants food-safety and hygiene practices.
• 3. Restaurant operations
  • Keep the service area clean, restock supplies and help the restaurant run smoothly.
  • Work closely with the team during busy periods, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous restaurant experience is an advantage; training is provided.
• Skills: Good communication, attention to detail and the ability to learn the point-of-sale system.
• Attitude: A focus on customer experience and an interest in finding practical ways to improve daily work efficiency.
• Languages: Finnish is an advantage, but not required
• Other: Ability to work at a steady pace, stand for periods and handle food supplies; availability for weekend or holiday shifts.

A Finnish Hygiene Passport is required for handling unpackaged perishable foods within the statutory time limit. An alcohol-serving proficiency certificate (anniskelupassi) is not required at the start; the employee must obtain it if it becomes necessary for the role.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and performance.

Benefits: Employee discount; supportive team environment.

Employment Details

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

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

Number of positions: 1

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala