Complete guide to kitchen helper jobs in Greece — kitchen helper, dishwasher, commis, food-prep assistant and steward roles — across Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes & Corfu — with work-visa sponsorship for Indians, Nepalis, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans & Filipinos. Salary €850 – €1,350/month plus meals and holiday bonuses, with the Greece work visa (Type D) + residence permit route.
Job Snapshot
| Role | Kitchen Helper | Industry | Hospitality & Restaurants |
| Country | Greece | Type | Full-Time, Contract |
| Salary | €850 – €1,350 / month (gross) | Hours | 40 hrs / week |
| Contract | 1–2 year (renewable) | Visa | Employer Sponsored (Type D + Residence Permit) |
| Stay | Assistance Provided | Vacancies | 300+ |
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Selection Process
- CV & document shortlisting
- Counsellor video interview
- Final interview + background check with the Greek employer
- Offer letter & Greece work-visa filing
About the Opportunity
Greece’s famous restaurant, taverna and hotel-kitchen scene across its tourist cities and islands is recruiting international kitchen helpers with work-visa sponsorship.
Selected candidates are employed on a Greek hospitality contract with a regular wage, staff meals, holiday bonuses, EFKA social security, national healthcare and paid leave.
Roles span kitchen assistance, dishwashing, food preparation and dining-room stewarding — most with full on-the-job training provided.
💰 Salary for Kitchen Helper in Greece (2026)
One of the most searched queries is “kitchen helper Greece salary” — here is the realistic breakdown. Greek wages are paid as a gross figure from which income tax and EFKA social-security contributions are deducted; in return you get full social security and national healthcare, plus Christmas, Easter and summer holiday bonuses.
✅ EFKA social security + Greek national healthcare
✅ Overtime & shift premiums paid on top of the base salary
| Role | Monthly Salary (Gross) | Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher / Steward | €850 – 1,100 | Greek Labour |
| Kitchen Helper | €850 – 1,150 | Greek Labour |
| Dining Steward | €850 – 1,150 | Greek Labour |
| Food Prep Assistant | €900 – 1,250 | Greek Labour |
| Grill / Pizza Helper | €950 – 1,250 | Greek Labour |
| Commis Chef | €1,000 – 1,350 | Greek Labour |
📋 Available Job Roles
These are the specific roles open for international applicants. No prior experience is needed for most roles — full training is provided.
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✅ Requirements for Kitchen Helper in Greece
The good news: most of these roles do not require high qualifications. Greek employers prioritise a clean record, reliability and a hardworking attitude.
Minimum Requirements
- Age: 18 to 45 years
- Education: Min. 10th pass / SSC
- Experience: 0–2 years (freshers welcome for most roles)
- Greek: Not mandatory — basic phrases trained on the job
- English: Basic working knowledge (A1–A2)
- Fitness: Medical fitness certificate
- Record: Clean police clearance
Required Documents
- Valid passport (24+ months validity)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Experience certificate (if any) from a previous employer
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Medical fitness certificate
- 10th / 12th mark sheets
- Updated CV (Europass format preferred)
- Work authorization (arranged by employer)
Role & Eligibility
Key Responsibilities
- Assist chefs with basic food prep — washing, peeling, chopping
- Wash dishes, pots and utensils and keep the kitchen clean
- Receive, store and rotate stock following HACCP rules
- Support the grill / pizza station and plate dishes
- Clear and reset dining tables (steward roles)
- Dispose of waste and follow sanitation procedures
- Report shortages or equipment faults to the head chef
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 45 years
- Education: Min. 10th pass / SSC
- Experience: 0–2 years (freshers welcome)
- English: Basic working knowledge
- Fitness: Medical clearance
- Passport: Valid (18+ months)
- PCC: Clean police clearance
Salary & Benefits Package
Compensation is protected by Greek labour law and the relevant sector agreement.
- Base Salary: €850 – €1,350 / month (gross)
- Holiday Bonuses: Christmas, Easter & summer bonuses per Greek labour law
- Accommodation: Employer assistance in finding housing
- Healthcare: Greek national healthcare via EFKA
- Social Security: Full EFKA coverage (pension, sickness, benefits)
- Overtime: Paid at premium rates
- Night / Holiday: Shift premium pay
- Paid Leave: ~20–24 days/year + public holidays
- Residence Permit: Employer-sponsored permit & renewals
Why Choose Greece?
Greece is an increasingly popular destination for international workers. Here’s why thousands of candidates are choosing it:
- Holiday bonuses Christmas, Easter and summer bonuses raise your annual earnings.
- National healthcare Full access to Greece’s healthcare system via EFKA.
- EU residence & travel A Greek residence permit lets you live in Greece and travel the Schengen area.
- Path to PR After 5 years of legal residence you can apply for EU long-term residence.
- Booming tourism economy Strong, year-round demand for workers across hospitality, logistics & services.
- Family reunification Bring your family once income and housing conditions are met.
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Visa & Travel Process
Recruitment runs under Greece’s work visa (national Type D) + residence permit route, with labour approval via the Greek authorities (DYPA) and the Greek consulate. From application to landing in Greece typically takes 2–5 months:
- Application & Shortlisting — Submit your CV and documents through the EVS Buzz portal.
- Online Interview — Pre-screen with our counsellor, then with the Greek employer.
- Job Offer & Labour Approval — Employer issues the offer and applies for labour approval (work authorization).
- Document Attestation — Apostille / legalisation of educational and police-clearance documents.
- Medical Check — Complete the required medical fitness test.
- Type D Work Visa — Work visa stamped at the Greek embassy / consulate.
- Pre-Departure Briefing — Orientation, basic Greek, safety training and travel arrangements.
- Arrival & Residence Permit — On arrival, sign the contract and apply for the residence permit & AMKA/AFM.
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