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Salary for Kitchen Assistant

The average salary for a kitchen assistant is 26 600 SEK per month. There is a gender pay gap in the salaries, where men earn on average 26 900 SEK and women 26 600 SEK. Interestingly, women earn 98% of what men earn in this profession, which is a positive aspect of gender equality. Salaries have also seen an increase from 25 200 SEK to 26 600 SEK compared to last year.

Job Responsibilities for Kitchen Assistant

A kitchen assistant primarily works in kitchens at restaurants, large-scale kitchens, and other food service establishments. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, assisting chefs with cooking, washing dishes, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized. It may also involve helping with serving and other tasks necessary to ensure smooth operation.

Education and Requirements

Usually, no formal education is required to become a kitchen assistant, although some employers prefer to hire individuals who have completed basic vocational training in hotel and restaurant management. Practical experience is highly valuable in this profession, and many start as kitchen assistants or dishwashers before advancing to kitchen assistants.

Job Opportunities and Recruitment Situation

According to forecasts from the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen), job opportunities as a kitchen assistant are good at the national level. Over a five-year period, demand is expected to remain unchanged. The recruitment situation is characterized by difficulties in finding suitable candidates, while many working in the profession do so part-time. This creates a paradox where there is a potential supply of part-time workers that does not fully meet the need for full-time employees.

Considerations for Kitchen Assistants

Working as a kitchen assistant can be physically demanding and involve long working hours, often under stressful conditions. It is important to be quick, accurate, and able to work efficiently in a team. Flexibility and the ability to handle various tasks are also important qualities.

Benefits in the Profession

Benefits for kitchen assistants may vary depending on the employer. It is not uncommon to be offered meals during shifts, and some workplaces may also provide paid training to develop skills in cooking and kitchen management. Other benefits may include discounts on food and beverages at the restaurant or large-scale kitchen where one works.