Cook (Sorocaba - SP)

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Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Cook with food preparation expertise and leadership skills to ensure delicious and safe meals, as well as to organize the kitchen and coordinate the team. Key Highlights: 1. Kitchen team leadership and coordination 2. Ensuring meal quality, flavor, and safety 3. Kitchen organization and hygiene **Want to work for a company that cares for people every day?** At **Essencial Nutrição**, caring goes beyond nutrition. We care for those who trust our work—and especially for those who make it all happen. Here, **every person is Essential**. Your work makes a difference in people's daily routines, health, and well-being. We are looking for a **COOK** to join our team in **Sorocaba - SP**. **Your Essential Challenge** On a daily basis, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring: * Delicious, safe, and high-quality meals, * An organized, efficient kitchen aligned with best practices, * Leadership and smooth operation of the team, * A positive experience for customers and partners. ️ **What You’ll Do:** * Prepare a variety of dishes—including **meats, side dishes, desserts, and special meals**—ensuring great taste and presentation; * **Guide, train, and coordinate the kitchen team**, delegating tasks and monitoring performance; * Conduct **food tastings**, verify recipe compliance, and ensure quality of ingredients used; * Assist with **goods receiving**, inventory control, and reorder requests; * Guarantee **kitchen organization, cleaning, and hygiene**, including equipment and utensils, strictly adhering to food safety standards; * Monitor **unit costs**, promoting conscious resource use and process optimization; * Interact with service staff and, when necessary, with customers—aiming for everyone’s satisfaction; * **Assume team leadership in the manager’s absence**, making decisions and resolving daily issues. **What We Seek in You (Your Essential Approach):** * Completed elementary education; * Experience in food service, preferably in **corporate/industrial restaurants**; * Proficiency in **food preparation techniques**, such as cutting, cooking methods, and special preparations; * Leadership attitude, responsibility, and care for people and processes. *If you have experience, commitment, and enjoy leading by example, we’d love to meet you!* **Our Essential Cultural Fit** We value people who demonstrate daily: * **Leadership** Ability to guide, inspire, and lead the team with respect, clarity, and accountability. * **Organization** Planning work, prioritizing tasks, and delivering quality—even in dynamic environments. * **Management** Basic understanding of cost and inventory control, responsibly managing resources and results. * **Communication** Interacting clearly, concisely, and respectfully with team members, customers, and partners. * **Proactivity** Identifying problems, proposing solutions, and pursuing continuous process improvement. **Our Care for You** Because those who care also deserve care ️ On-site meals Meal allowance Health insurance Psychological on-call support Nutritional counseling Childcare assistance * Day off Birthday Day Off **Join something bigger!** Here, your work is valued and makes a difference every day. Learn more about Essencial Nutrição: https://essencialnutricao.com.br/ Follow our daily life on social media. **Instagram:** **https://www.instagram.com/essencialnutricao?igsh\=aXZwajJyOXE4c2Qw** **Facebook:** **https://www.facebook.com/share/1FMhtJjk5Z/?mibextid\=wwXIfr** **LinkedIn:** **https://www.linkedin.com/company/essencialnutricao/posts/?feedView\=all** **Essencial Nutrição – You can trust us; we take care of what’s Essential for you!**