* Prepare food in advance for patients, companions, and staff according to instructions from cooks and the Nutrition Technician; * Sanitize utensils; * Record equipment temperatures; * Comply with food hygiene and occupational safety standards. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Assist cooks in meal preparation, following food hygiene standards, previously specified items for patient and staff meals, and the production schedule; * Prepare coffee for breakfast and evening meals for patients, and coffee dispensers for staff; * Assist in meal preparation by washing, peeling, selecting, chopping, or grinding ingredients, and preparing simple desserts under supervision, as needed; * Monitor utensils to be used for meal distribution in the cafeteria; * Restock the cafeteria distribution counter; * Perform sanitation of departmental utensils and equipment, either at the sink or in the dishwasher; * Deliver coffee and biscuits to closed departments, Executive Management, meetings, and events; * Distribute tea, coffee, and water bottles according to the established schedule and designated locations, collecting them back at scheduled times; * Collect food samples for microbiological analysis; * Ensure personal safety by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each activity, and ensure collective safety through safe professional practices; * Carry out duties applying departmental standards and procedures; * Ensure proper storage, preservation, 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 related tasks upon request from 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 disposing common waste in the designated waste chamber; * Perform weekly cleaning of kitchen equipment according to the scheduled plan. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed elementary education; * Prior experience in the field is desirable. **Additional Information** HR: 12:00 PM TO 8:20 PM 6X1 SCHEDULE **SPDM** \- São Paulo Association for Medical Development is a non-profit, philanthropic civil association, recognized as being of federal, state, and municipal public utility (in its headquarters city), respectively by Decrees No. 57,925 of March 4, 1966; No. 40,103 of May 17, 1962; and No. 8,911 of July 30, 1970. The Association’s primary directive is its integration into the health system, focused on treatment, disease prevention, and promotion of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care, strengthening ties with the local community and reaffirming its social commitment to serve 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 pursuing 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 that embraces diversity and empowers our staff to contribute their best. All qualified candidates will be considered for open 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 the minimum requirements. We value the sharing of ideas, the development of a team-oriented work culture, and respect for diversity and inclusion. **MISSION** To deliver excellence in healthcare 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 **HED** Diadema State Hospital believes that mutual consideration and respect among people are fundamental to building a climate of trust within the Institution, and that valuing Human Capital is essential to the success of its operations. We form a proactive, ethical, talented, and development-oriented team committed to the Institution’s Mission, Vision, and Values, which prioritize excellence in public health. If you also believe in our mission and wish to join our team, come work with us!