KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Description

* Prepare food items for patients, companions, and staff according to instructions provided by cooks and the Nutrition Technician; * Clean utensils; * Record equipment temperatures; * Comply with food hygiene and occupational safety standards. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Assist cooks in meal production, adhering to food hygiene standards, pre-specified meal items for patients and staff, and the production schedule; * Prepare coffee for breakfast and evening meals served to patients, and coffee dispensers for staff; * Assist in meal preparation by washing, peeling, sorting, chopping, or grinding ingredients; prepare simple desserts under supervision, as needed; * Manage utensils to be used for meal distribution in the cafeteria; * Stock the cafeteria distribution counter; * Clean utensils and department equipment using sinks or dishwashers; * Deliver coffee and biscuits to closed departments, the Executive Office, meetings, and events; * Distribute tea, coffee, and water bottles according to the established schedule and designated locations, collecting them at scheduled times; * Collect food samples for microbiological analysis; * Ensure personal safety by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each activity and promote collective safety through safe professional practices; * Perform duties applying departmental norms and procedures; * Maintain custody, preservation, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment, instruments, and materials used, as well as the workplace; * Report any service-related issues 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 common waste for storage in the waste chamber; * Perform weekly cleaning of kitchen equipment per the established schedule. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed elementary education; * Prior experience in the field is desirable. **Additional Information** * Workload: 180 hours/month; * Working Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a one-hour break; * Shift rotation: 12 hours on / 36 hours off; * On-site meals; * Meal allowance; * Transportation allowance; * 50% discount at affiliated universities; * SESC membership benefits; * Childcare assistance; The **SPDM** \- Paulista 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 treatment, disease prevention, and promotion of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare, strengthening ties with the local community and reaffirming its social commitment to serve all individuals without discrimination. With institutional growth, **SPDM** has been expanding its scope of action through projects currently underway in Social Assistance and Education sectors. This broad 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 healthcare—essential for human and social development of citizens. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees 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 the minimum requirements. We value idea-sharing, teamwork culture, respect for diversity, and inclusion. **MISSION** To deliver healthcare excellence 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 On January 1, 2017, the **SPDM** – Paulista Association for the Development of Medicine assumed management of Hospital Lacan, with the mission of applying its expertise in specialized treatment for patients with chemical dependency. **“We Believe in Recovery from Chemical Dependency.”