Kitchen Helper Jobs in Greece 2026 (€850–1,800 Salary + Work Visa) – EU Hospitality Hiring

Greece’s hotel and tourism industry — one of the busiest in the EU — is hiring kitchen helpers, commis chefs and food-prep staff for the 2026 season. Employers include beachfront resorts, city hotels and restaurant groups across the mainland and islands.

Roles are open to hardworking candidates with basic English, willingness to work on their feet in a busy kitchen and a genuine interest in hospitality. The employer sponsors the Greek work visa and helps arrange staff accommodation.

Kitchen helper work is one of the most in-demand entry-level hospitality jobs in Greece because of the country’s huge seasonal tourism footfall. From food preparation and dishwashing to plating support, every hotel kitchen and resort restaurant needs reliable helpers. This guide explains the salary, benefits, eligibility, visa process and step-by-step application method for kitchen helper jobs in Greece in 2026.

Greece welcomes tens of millions of visitors every year, and its hotels, resorts and restaurants run one of Europe’s busiest hospitality kitchens from spring through autumn, keeping demand for kitchen helpers and food-prep staff high all season.

Because Greek hotels face a recurring shortage of trained kitchen staff during peak months, kitchen helper jobs in Greece are advertised regularly, and employers recruit workers from India, Nepal, the Philippines and other countries on employer-sponsored work visas.

Approx. INR: €850 ≈ ₹76,500 and €1,800 ≈ ₹1,62,000 per month (gross, before tax and social security; rates vary).

Greece offers a strong entry point into EU hospitality for kitchen staff, with a legal EU contract, statutory insurance and staff accommodation support:

Figures are indicative gross monthly ranges for entry-level roles; actual pay varies by employer, role and experience.

1. Prepare vegetables, meat, fish and other ingredients for the kitchen line.
2. Wash utensils, pots and kitchen equipment to hygiene standards.
3. Assist chefs with basic cooking, plating and portioning.
4. Store and rotate stock following food-safety procedures.
5. Keep the kitchen, cold rooms and prep areas clean and organised.
6. Follow HACCP and Greek food-hygiene regulations at all times.

Your on-the-job training will cover how each task is done to Greek hotel-kitchen standards:

• Physical fitness and stamina for the full shift
• Basic English communication (local language a plus)
• Alertness on workplace safety and hygiene rules
• Team-work across rotating shifts
• Willingness to work night, weekend and holiday shifts
• Punctual, honest and dependable

• Age 18 – 45 years
• Passport with 18+ months validity
• Clean police clearance certificate (PCC)
• General medical fitness certificate
• Willingness to relocate to Greece on a work contract
• No prior Schengen visa refusal

Keep clear scanned copies of the following documents ready before you apply — most employers ask for them at the shortlisting stage:

• Valid passport (minimum 18 months validity)
• Updated CV / resume in English
• Passport-size photographs (white background)
• Educational and experience certificates (if any)
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
• General medical fitness report
• Copy of any previous work permit or visa (if applicable)

Greek hotel and resort kitchens are fast-paced, well-equipped and safety-focused, especially during the busy summer season. Employers provide uniforms, tools and training, and kitchen helpers work alongside a multicultural team of chefs and hospitality staff.

Many hotels and resorts in Greece provide staff accommodation on or near the property for the duration of the season, along with meals during working shifts.

Rooms are typically shared staff quarters with a common kitchenette, laundry and internet. With accommodation and meals covered, a good part of your salary can be saved or sent home each month.

Standard duty is 8 hours per day, 6 days a week during the tourist season, on rotating shifts including weekends. Overtime is paid extra under Greek labour law, with a minimum of 20 paid holidays.

With accommodation and staff meals covered, your monthly personal spending in Greece stays around €250 – 400. Everyday costs such as a SIM card, transport and personal items are manageable on a kitchen helper’s salary, so many workers save or remit a solid share of their income each season while building a career in EU hospitality.

Once you clear the interview, the employer handles most of the visa paperwork. Here is how the typical Greek work-visa process moves from offer letter to joining:

• Keep a clean, one-page English CV that highlights any kitchen helper or related experience.
• Mention your physical fitness and willingness to work rotating shifts clearly.
• Apply early — intakes fill quickly once a batch opens.
• Get your passport, PCC and medical documents ready in advance to avoid delays.
• Be honest in the interview about your experience and salary expectations.
• Apply only through official career portals or licensed recruiters.