Cook

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Job Summary: A Cook is responsible for preparing and finishing meals, following hygiene and food safety standards, and guiding kitchen assistants. Key Highlights: 1. Prepare a variety of meals and specific diets with quality 2. Guide and supervise the kitchen assistant team 3. Ensure the maintenance and hygiene of equipment The Legião da Boa Vontade – LBV is hiring a **Cook**: A **Cook** is responsible for preparing meals, performing cooking and finalization of dishes, adhering to strict hygiene and food safety standards at the Institution’s unit. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Prepare a variety of meals and specific diets, seasoning, cooking, baking, etc., to compose specific menus. * Guide and supervise the work of kitchen assistants to ensure production efficiency and quality. * Follow instructions from the nutritionist and recipes accurately and consistently. * Adjust seasonings and flavors to ensure 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; **Desirable 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** **Job Details:** * Workload: **220 hours/month** * Working hours: **8:00 AM to 5:48 PM** * Monday to Friday **Benefits:** * Transportation allowance; * On-site meal; * Life insurance; * Health plan — after confirmation; * Dental plan — after confirmation; * SESC partnership; * Discounts on gyms and sports activities — Wellhub; * Educational partnerships offering discounts on courses and universities; * Training and development program. The **Legião da Boa Vontade (LBV)** is a nonprofit 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 Vocational Technical Schools, spread across all five regions of Brazil.