Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking committed and organized cooks for food production, with passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Key Highlights:
1. Experience in food production and standardized recipes.
2. Focus on Good Food Handling Practices and food hygiene.
3. Opportunity to work with passion for quality and continuous improvement.
At Don Guto, we seek committed, organized, responsible cooks who are oriented toward continuous improvement. Every product leaving the production area represents our brand and our customers’ trust; therefore, we expect each team member to work with discipline, a sense of belonging, and passion for quality.
**JOB REQUIREMENTS – PRODUCTION COOK**
**Academic Qualifications**
· Higher education studies in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, Food Industry, or related fields.
**Experience**
· Minimum 1 year of experience in food production, restaurants, cafeterias, bakeries, pastry shops, or industrial kitchens.
· Experience preparing food following standardized recipes and technical sheets.
· Preferred experience in production for supply to multiple sales points.
**Technical Knowledge**
· Good Practices for Food Handling (GPFH).
· Food hygiene and safety.
· Portion control, weighing, and yield management.
· Proper use of the FIFO system (First In, First Out).
· Correct storage and preservation of food.
· Safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
· Basic knowledge of waste control and inventory management.
**Competencies**
· Responsibility.
· Punctuality.
· Organization.
· Teamwork.
· Effective communication.
· Quality orientation.
· Attention to detail.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Commitment to procedure compliance.
· Proactivity and continuous improvement mindset.
**Documentary Requirements**
· Valid National Identity Document (DNI).
· Valid Health Certificate required by the competent authority or the company.
· Employment certificates or work references verifying experience.
**Job Conditions**
· Availability to work fixed hours, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
· Compliance with the Internal Work Regulations, company policies, and Occupational Safety and Health standards.
· Mandatory use of full uniform and personal protective equipment.
**Key Responsibilities Include:**
· Preparing dishes according to technical sheets and standardized recipes.
· Developing daily and weekly production schedules.
· Verifying the quality and freshness of ingredients before use.
· Properly labeling, identifying, and dating all prepared products.
· Applying the FIFO system (First In, First Out).
· Maintaining constant cleaning and disinfection of equipment, utensils, and work areas.
· Recording required company information (production controls, temperatures, waste, and other forms).
· Immediately reporting any deviations in product quality or equipment operation.
· Complying with safety, occupational health, and Internal Work Regulations.
Salary: Starting from S/.1\.00 per month
Workplace: On-site employment