Kitchen Assistant - Full-time

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a cook to prepare menu items, organize mise en place, and maintain hygiene standards within a close-knit team. Key Highlights: 1. Formal employment contract from day one, including all statutory benefits. 2. A paid day off on your birthday and paid training. 3. A growth-oriented culture with opportunities for increased responsibility. Department: Operations Employment Type: Indefinite-term contract, including all statutory benefits Location: Ecobowls — Pereira, Risaralda Reports To: Head Chef Work Schedule: 44 hours per week on rotating shifts. Availability for weekends and holidays (with compensatory day during the week) Total Monthly Compensation: Current legal minimum wage + tips Your Responsibilities: - Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes: specified weights, techniques, and presentations. - Organize and execute mise en place before each service, ensuring all items are available at peak demand times. - Accurately record daily production in established formats. - Alert the Head Chef when an ingredient is nearing depletion or expiration. - Portion ingredients according to specified weights in each recipe. - Use ingredients efficiently, avoiding preventable waste. - Report any discrepancies in quality or quantity of received ingredients to the Head Chef. - Comply with food handling protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times. - Complete assigned temperature control, cleaning, and quality check forms. - Keep your workstation clean and organized during and after each shift. - Ensure proper storage of ingredients according to food safety standards. What We Offer: - Formal employment contract from day one, including all statutory benefits. We do not engage in informal employment or trial periods without a contract. - A paid day off on your birthday, in addition to vacation days upon completing one year with the company. - Paid training in food handling (GMP), if not currently certified, plus comprehensive training on Ecobowls’ recipes, techniques, and standards. - A growth-oriented culture: we support the development of individuals who demonstrate commitment and eagerness to learn. This role serves as an entry point to positions with greater responsibility within the kitchen team. - A small, collaborative team where your contributions are visible and your ideas are heard. -Requirements- Minimum Education: High School Diploma / Secondary Education 1 year of experience Knowledge Areas: Efficiency, Cooking, Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Grill Operation, Production, Baking, Knife Handling, Culinary Techniques