Kitchen Assistant

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Job Summary: José Silveira Foundation seeks a Kitchen Assistant to perform food pre-preparation, preparation, and cleaning of food items and utensils, supporting hospital kitchen operations. Key Highlights: 1. Perform food pre-preparation and preparation 2. Clean utensils and equipment 3. Support pantry and kitchen services For 87 years, the José Silveira Foundation has kept its gaze focused on the future, reinventing its practices in an unpredictable world while never losing sight of its solid roots—its foundational purpose: caring for health and improving people's quality of life. Thus, we seek individuals connected to innovation who can contribute to our continuous growth and the perpetuation of our legacy. Join our purpose! **Responsibilities and Duties** * Perform food pre-preparation and preparation services; * Perform cleaning of kitchen and pantry utensils and equipment; * Assist in transportation, weighing, and storage of foodstuffs, materials, utensils, and prepared or pre-prepared meals; * Collect, weigh, and package food trimmings, waste, leftovers, and/or returns according to established procedures; * Perform food pre-preparation, preparation, cooking, and packaging services in accordance with predetermined menus; * Perform cleaning of utensils, equipment, and facilities within the Unit, except those designated as the responsibility of the hygiene department; * Store cleaned kitchen and pantry utensils for subsequent reuse; * Support pantry and kitchen services in carrying out their activities; * Prepare snacks, coffee, and simple meals according to scheduled instructions. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education; * Prior experience as a kitchen assistant in food service units is required; * Experience in hospital kitchen settings is considered a plus; * Availability to work either 6x1 (06:00–14:20) or 07:00–19:00 (12x36); **Additional Information** * Health and dental insurance; * Transportation allowance; * Staff cafeteria; * Employee benefits club; * Employee health club. Founded on February 21, 1937 by Professor José Silveira, the José Silveira Foundation (FJS) has expanded its mission through sustainable growth grounded in strategic planning and a focus on optimal outcomes. As a nonprofit philanthropic institution, FJS primarily serves underserved populations, delivering high-quality services. This is evidenced by the benchmark work of our units in areas such as tuberculosis control, neonatal care, humanized childbirth, breast cancer treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with neuropsychomotor, intellectual, and autism-related disabilities. Annually, FJS delivers over 1.2 million services. Furthermore, FJS conducts preventive and health promotion initiatives, as well as socio-environmental actions targeting communities in Salvador and municipalities across Bahia state, contributing to improved social and health indicators in the state. **\#JoinFJS**