Cook

Description

Job Summary: A Cook is responsible for preparing meals in compliance with hygiene and food safety standards, developing specific menus, and supervising assistants. Key Highlights: 1. Prepare diverse meals and specific diets 2. Guide and supervise the kitchen team 3. Ensure cleaning and maintenance of equipment The Legião da Boa Vontade (LBV) is hiring a **Cook**: A **Cook** is responsible for preparing meals, cooking and finishing dishes, adhering strictly to hygiene and food safety standards at the Institution's Unit. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Prepare diverse meals and specific diets, seasoning, cooking, and baking to develop specific menus. * Guide and supervise cook assistants to ensure production efficiency and quality. * Follow nutritionist instructions and recipes accurately and consistently. * Adjust seasonings and flavors to ensure final product quality. * Meet production demands within deadlines and maintaining quality. * Operate various industrial kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, boilers). * Maintain, clean, and service kitchen equipment and utensils. * Use PPE. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** Completed high school; **Desired experience:** In kitchens; * Experience in large-scale cooking; * 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: 7:30 AM to 5:18 PM (Monday to Friday) **Benefits:** * Transportation allowance; * On-site meals; * Life insurance; * Health plan – after confirmation; * Dental plan – after confirmation; * SESC partnership; * 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, Elderly Shelters, Basic Education Schools, and Professional Technical Schools across all five Brazilian regions.