COOK

Description

Job Summary: A Cook is responsible for food preparation, kitchen organization, and menu execution, ensuring quality standards, flavor, and food safety. Key Highlights: 1. Responsible for meal preparation and coordination of pre-preparation 2. Ensures organization, cleanliness, and good food handling practices 3. Assists in input control and supervises the kitchen team #### **About the position:** A Cook is responsible for food preparation, kitchen organization, and execution of established menus, ensuring quality standards, flavor, presentation, and food safety. Works collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. #### **Main responsibilities:** * Prepare meals according to menus, recipes, and instructions from the head chef or nutritionist; * Coordinate and execute pre\-preparation (mise en place) and food preparation; * Plate dishes and portions, ensuring proper presentation and temperature; * Monitor cooking times and correct use of kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, processors, etc.); * Assist in developing shopping lists and controlling inputs; * Maintain organization and cleanliness of the workplace and utensils used; * Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food handling; * Monitor food expiration dates and proper storage; * Guide and supervise kitchen assistants and helpers, when necessary. * Supervise all kitchen activities; #### **Desirable requirements (differentiators):** Serve customers according to the company’s service standards; Follow operational procedures required for the position; Be patient; Demonstrate initiative; Possess a refined palate; Have passion for the profession; Hold technical knowledge about food; Previous experience in this role is an advantage; #### **Benefits:** * Family Assistance Network * Telemedicine and Telepsychology * Dental Plan * Benefits Club * Pharmacy Discounts * Benefit Card * Incentive Programs * Life Insurance * Funeral Assistance * Pregnancy Monitoring * Nursing Room, Changing Room, and Rest Room * On\-site Meals or Meal Voucher * Career Development Plan * Partner Website Discounts #### **Work schedule and working hours:** * Rotating shift: 6 days on, 1 day off * 7:20 hours daily