Cook

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Job Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing and finishing meals in accordance with hygiene and food safety standards, and for supervising kitchen assistants. Key Highlights: 1. Prepare varied meals and specific diets with quality 2. Guide and supervise the work of kitchen assistants 3. Ensure the maintenance and hygiene of equipment and utensils The Legião da Boa Vontade – LBV is hiring a **Cook**: The **Cook** is responsible for preparing meals, including cooking and finalizing dishes, while strictly adhering to hygiene and food safety standards at the Institution’s Unit. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Prepare varied meals and specific diets by seasoning, cooking, baking, etc., to compose specific menus. * Guide and supervise the work of kitchen assistants to ensure production efficiency and quality. * Accurately and consistently follow instructions from nutritionists and recipes. * Adjust seasonings and flavors to guarantee final product quality. * Meet production demands within deadlines and with quality. * Operate various industrial kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, boilers). * Ensure the maintenance, hygiene, and upkeep of kitchen equipment and utensils. * Use of PPE. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** Completed high school; **Desired experience:** In kitchens; * Experience cooking on a large scale; * Knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes; * Knowledge of good food handling practices and food safety; * Ability to lead and supervise a team; * Attention to detail and focus on quality. **Additional Information** * Workload: **220 hours/month** * Schedule: **6:30 AM to 4:18 PM (Monday to Friday)** **Benefits:** * Meals provided on-site; * Life insurance; * Health plan – after confirmation; * Dental plan – after confirmation; * SESC membership; * Discounts at gyms and sports activities – Wellhub; * Educational partnerships offering discounts on courses and universities; * Training and capacity-building programs. The **Legião da Boa Vontade (LBV)** is a non-profit organization that transforms the lives of thousands of people daily through education and social assistance. We serve low-income individuals and families who receive material support combined with our values of Ecumenical Spirituality. We operate over **80 service units**, including Community Social Assistance Centers, Humanitarian Assistance Centers, Shelters for the elderly, Basic Education Schools, and Technical Vocational Schools, distributed across all five regions of Brazil.