KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Description

Job Summary: Assist in meal preparation, cleaning of utensils and equipment, and ensure food and occupational safety in a hospital environment. Key Highlights: 1. Assistance in meal preparation in healthcare settings 2. Focus on food hygiene and occupational safety 3. Collaboration with nutrition and kitchen teams * Prepare meals for patients, companions, and staff according to instructions from cooks and Nutrition Technicians; * Clean utensils; * Record equipment temperatures; * Comply with food hygiene and occupational safety standards. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Assist cooks in meal preparation, adhering to food hygiene standards, previously specified menu items for patients and staff, and the production schedule; * Prepare coffee for breakfast and evening meals for patients, and coffee carafes for staff; * Assist in meal preparation by washing, peeling, sorting, chopping, or grinding ingredients, and preparing simple desserts under supervision, as needed; * Manage utensils to be used for meal distribution in the cafeteria; * Stock the cafeteria distribution counter; * Perform cleaning of sector utensils and equipment, either manually at sinks or using dishwashers; * Deliver coffee and biscuits to closed departments, management offices, meetings, and events; * Distribute tea, coffee, and water carafes according to the scheduled timetable and designated locations, collecting them at established times; * Collect food samples for microbiological analysis; * Ensure individual safety by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each activity, and promote collective safety through safe professional practices; * Carry out duties applying departmental norms and procedures; * Maintain custody, conservation, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment, instruments, and materials used, as well as the workplace; * Report any service-related incidents to the Nutrition Technician; * Perform other tasks related to the role when requested by supervisors; * Operate food preparation and handling equipment under the guidance of the Nutrition Technician; * Remove waste from work areas at the end of each shift, separating recyclables for disposal in properly labeled bins, and general waste for storage in the waste chamber; * Perform weekly cleaning of kitchen equipment per the scheduled plan. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed elementary education; * Prior experience in the field is desirable. The **SPDM** \- Associação Paulista para o Desenvolvimento da Medicina (São Paulo Association for the Development of Medicine) is a non-profit, philanthropic civil association, recognized as being of federal, state, and municipal public utility — respectively by Decrees No. 57\.925, dated 03/04/1966; No. 40\.103, dated 05/17/1962; and No. 8\.911, dated 07/30/1970. The Association’s primary directive is its integration into the health system, focused on disease treatment, prevention, and promotion of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care — strengthening ties with the local community and reaffirming its social commitment to serving all individuals without discrimination. With institutional growth, **SPDM** has expanded its scope of action through ongoing projects in Social Assistance and Education. This wide range of activities increasingly consolidates **SPDM** as a large-scale philanthropic institution committed to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Thus, SPDM contributes effectively to the continuous improvement of services provided by Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS), primarily aiming to guarantee universality and equitable access to health services — essential for human and social development. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive culture embracing diversity, empowering our staff to contribute their best. All qualified candidates will be considered for positions without distinction based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, race, nationality, or disability. SPDM is an equal opportunity employer for all individuals who meet minimum requirements. We value idea sharing, teamwork, respect for diversity, and inclusion. **MISSION** To deliver excellence in health care without prejudice, distinction, or classification of citizens. **VISION** To be recognized as Brazil’s largest and most competent philanthropic health organization. **VALUES** * Training and Development * Social Commitment * Reliability * Entrepreneurship * Equity * Ethics * Humanization * Quality * Ecological, Economic, and Social Sustainability * Tradition * Transparency **Hospital Cantareira** is a specialized institution providing high-quality care to patients with mental disorders and chemical dependencies of all kinds. We offer short- and medium-term inpatient programs, post-discharge follow-up, outpatient consultations, day hospital services, and emergency care delivered by physicians, nurses, and highly specialized multidisciplinary teams. We are located in one of São Paulo City’s healthiest regions — abundant in greenery and fresh air — just 1 km from Tucuruvi Metro Station. A welcoming, humanized space offering singular treatment throughout the inpatient period. All treatment is evidence-based. We employ innovative techniques such as Motivational Incentives (Contingency Management) and Case Management, alongside traditional methods including Motivational Interviewing, Social Skills Training, and Therapeutic Groups. We provide art spaces, a sports court, a garden for outdoor activities and socialization, a multimedia-equipped auditorium for group sessions and activities, a karaoke recreation area, self-care activities, gardening, creativity-stimulating workshops, a reading room, and individual and group therapy. Our professional team includes: Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Physical Educators, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Workshop Facilitators, and Counselors.