general cook

Description

**Job Title:** General Cook **Work Location:** São Gonçalo \- RJ **Employment Type:** On-site / CLT Regime A professional responsible for executing culinary recipes, covering all stages of food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation, ensuring quality standards and compliance with current food safety regulations (e.g. **\*Responsibilities and Duties\*** * **Kitchen Area Organization:** Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the work area, utensils, and kitchen equipment. * **Preparation (Mise en place):** Perform proper sanitation, cutting, weighing, and pre-preparation. * **Dish Execution:** Operate various cooking methods (e.g., grilling, roasting, sautéing, blanching, and bain-marie) according to established technical sheets or the head chef’s instructions. * **Inventory and Safety Control:** Assist in organizing, labeling, and updating departmental inventory, monitoring expiration dates and refrigerated or frozen storage temperatures. * **Presentation:** Plate, decorate, and perform final aesthetic finishing of hot and cold dishes for service. **Technical Requirements (Based on Professional Competencies)** * **Professional Experience:** Proven prior experience in commercial kitchens, restaurants, hotels, or food service operations. * **Food Safety:** Practical mastery of Good Food Handling Practices and cross-contamination control. * **Cutting Skills:** Technical proficiency in precision cutting techniques. * **Education:** Formal training in Gastronomy, Multiskilled Cook, or Food Handling, **or equivalent practical experience**. **Desirable Behavioral Traits** * Ability to work collaboratively and under the coordination of management or the head chef. * Strong focus on schedules and food preparation timelines. * Commitment to high standards of personal and professional hygiene. Compensation: R$2\.035,00 \- R$2\.500,00 per month Work Location: On-site