Kitchen Assistant

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Job Summary: The Kitchen Assistant plays an essential role in supporting culinary operations by assisting the chef and cooks, ensuring a well-prepared and organized environment, with a focus on ingredient preparation, hygiene, and food safety. Key Highlights: 1. Essential support in culinary operations and dish preparation. 2. Responsible for kitchen sanitation, organization, and food safety. 3. Team collaboration and efficient communication with chefs and cooks. Responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant A kitchen assistant plays an essential role in supporting culinary operations, assisting the chef and cooks in carrying out routine tasks while maintaining a consistently prepared and organized environment. 1\. Ingredient Preparation (Prep Work) Responsible for washing, peeling, cutting, grating, and portioning foods such as vegetables, meats, and grains. This preparation is carried out according to instructions from cooks or nutritionists, ensuring ingredients are ready for use in the kitchen Indeed\+1Empregare\+1\. 2\. Support in Dish Preparation Under supervision, may perform basic tasks such as cooking, baking, grilling, or frying simple foods. Also assists in plating and presenting dishes, contributing to service efficiency Quero Bolsa\+1Empregare\+1\. 3\. Sanitation and Cleaning Responsible for cleaning and organizing the kitchen, including countertops, utensils, pots and pans, cutlery, floors, equipment, trash bins, and shelves. Prevents contamination and ensures compliance with sanitary regulations neoines.com.br\+2Indeed\+2resources.workable.com\+2\. 4\. Organization and Inventory Control Assists in organizing utensils and ingredients, checks expiration dates and storage conditions of food items. May also support receiving deliveries and efficiently restocking supplies. 5\. Food Safety Follows sanitary standards, prevents cross-contamination between foods, monitors appropriate temperatures, and uses equipment safely. Knowledge and application of health surveillance regulations are essential neoines.com.br. 6\. Teamwork and Communication In constant direct contact with chefs and cooks, the assistant must communicate clearly and efficiently, quickly understanding and relaying instructions. Harmonious collaboration strengthens overall team performance novidades.jobatus.com.br. 7\. Other Operational Support May contribute to complementary tasks such as stocking service areas (condiment dispensers, napkins), assisting with buffet or event setup, and facilitating kitchen workflow. May also perform periodic deep cleaning of equipment and facilities. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent CLT Compensation: R$1\.933,20 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Experience: * Kitchen experience (Preferred)