Kitchen Assistant

Description

Job Summary: The Kitchen Assistant supports chefs and pastry chefs in various activities, from food pre-preparation to kitchen sanitation. Key Highlights: 1. Transform lives through high-quality vocational education. 2. Work in an inclusive workplace that values diversity. 3. Work in a friendly and collaborative environment. **Have you ever imagined transforming thousands of lives through your work?** That’s exactly what we do at **Senac Minas**! Every day—whether in the classroom or in administrative roles—our mission is to transform lives through high-quality vocational education. If this is also your life and career purpose, bring your talent to our team! We are committed to fostering a pleasant, inclusive workplace that values the diversity of our employees. Therefore, all our job opportunities are open to underrepresented groups: Black and Indigenous people, LGBTQIAPN\+, individuals aged 60\+, persons with disabilities or those rehabilitated by the INSS, and more. We constantly seek passionate people—because ***Incredible people make extraordinary places***. Does this match our *Senac Way of Being*? Then, \#JoinSenacMinas too! **Important** For information about Senac Minas selection processes, visit our careers page: https://trabalheconoscosenacmg.gupy.io/ *This opportunity is open to persons with disabilities (PwD) and INSS-rehabilitated individuals, aligned with our values of inclusion and diversity.* **Responsibilities and Duties** **As a Kitchen Assistant, your main challenges will be:** * Assist chefs and pastry chefs in specific tasks as assigned; * Perform food pre-preparation (mise en place) according to chef/supervisor instructions; * Execute basic food cutting, washing, sorting, and portioning; * Organize ingredients, utensils, and equipment required for operations; * Support plating of simple dishes when requested; * Assist in finishing preparations during peak-demand routines; * Sanitize utensils, pots, equipment, surfaces, and kitchen areas; * Perform plongeur duties—as assigned—to ensure cleaning of dishes and operational items; * Maintain organization of workbenches, cold rooms, storage areas, and support zones; * Prepare and organize the kitchen for opening and closing, per schedule; * Respond to urgent restocking requests during service; Execute deep-cleaning routines per department schedule. * **Requirements and Qualifications** **We seek a candidate with:** * Completed high school; **You’ll stand out if you have:** * Prior experience in professional kitchens (restaurants, hotels, catering, or educational institutions); * Experience working in high-end restaurant operations is desirable. **Location and Work Schedule:** * Belo Horizonte/MG (on-site); * Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with availability to work Saturdays and nighttime events when necessary. **Additional Information** **What we offer our employees:** * CLT employment contract; * Market-competitive salary; * Transportation allowance; * Meal or food allowance; * Snack allowance; * Birthday day off; * Health and dental plans; * SESC membership; * Daycare allowance—per internal benefits policy rules; * Private pension plan; * Group life insurance; * Funeral assistance; * Performance bonus (after 6 months of employment); * Tuition fee exemption for Senac courses (after 3 months of employment). **Moreover, we also offer some unique benefits:** * Work and exchange daily experiences with industry-leading professionals; * Work in a friendly and collaborative environment. **Have you ever imagined transforming thousands of lives through your work?** That’s how it is at Senac Minas! Every day—whether in the classroom or in administrative roles—our mission is to transform lives through high-quality vocational education, within the context of Industry 4\.0\. If this is also your life and career purpose, bring your talent to our team! Since 1947, we have been a benchmark in vocational education for commerce, services, and tourism. Daily, we face stimulating challenges—which makes Senac Minas an ocean of opportunities. We value transparency, innovation, excellence, social inclusion, entrepreneurial mindset, sustainable development, and education for autonomy. With 36 units across the state, our institution stands out for its methodology and tradition.