Cook

Description

Job Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing various meals and specific diets, adhering to food hygiene and safety standards, and supervising auxiliary staff. Key Highlights: 1. Responsible for preparing and completing meals with a focus on hygiene and safety 2. Opportunity to lead and supervise auxiliary staff 3. Work at an institution focused on social assistance and education The Legião da Boa Vontade – LBV is hiring a **Cook**: The **Cook** is responsible for preparing meals, performing cooking and finishing of dishes, following strict food hygiene and safety standards at the Institution’s Unit. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Prepare various 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). * Maintain, clean, and ensure proper upkeep of kitchen equipment and utensils. * Use of PPE. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** Completed high school; **Desirable experience:** In kitchen operations; * 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** * Working hours: **220h/month** * Schedule: **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 at gyms and sports activities – Wellhub; * Educational partnerships offering discounts on courses and universities; * Training and capacity-building program. 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 Vocational Technical Schools, spread across all five regions of Brazil.