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Job Summary: Assist the Head Chef in food preparation while maintaining standards of hygiene, freshness, and presentation to ensure a high-quality gastronomic experience. Key Responsibilities: 1. Assistance in food preparation and gastronomic quality control 2. Maintenance of high standards of hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen 3. Stock management and storage applying the FEFO system Job Description: OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION (Mise en Place) FUNCTION MANUAL: KITCHEN ASSISTANT POSITION: Kitchen Assistant DEPARTMENT: Production / Kitchen COMPANY: La Valeriana Café REPORTS TO: Head Chef / Administrator JOB OBJECTIVE: Assist the Head Chef in food preparation and maintain the hygiene, freshness, and presentation standards that define La Valeriana, ensuring a fast and high-quality gastronomic experience for customers. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: * Chop, cut, and portion ingredients (vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits) according to the café’s standard recipes. * Prepare bases for sandwiches, salads, quiches, and light daily menu items. * Assist with baking or reheating pastries and bread as service flow requires. * Monitor basic cooking temperatures under the supervision of the lead cook. CLEANING, HYGIENE, AND SANITATION (GMP Standards) * Clean, disinfect, and sanitize work surfaces, utensils, and kitchen equipment before, during, and after each shift. * Wash and dry tableware, pots, and production tools promptly to prevent stock shortages during service. * Sort, remove, and dispose of organic and inorganic waste in accordance with the company’s designated recycling points. * Keep the kitchen floor clean, dry, and free of slip-and-fall hazards. STOCK CONTROL AND STORAGE * Receive, inspect, and store supplies delivered by vendors, verifying expiration dates. * Strictly apply the FEFO system (First Expired, First Out) to prevent losses and waste. * Properly label and date all processed or stored ingredients in refrigeration and freezing units. * Notify the Head Chef of critical supply shortages to facilitate daily procurement. Workplace: On-site employment COMPENSATION: BASED ON PROVEN EXPERIENCE Salary: S/.1,200\.00 \- S/.1,700\.00 per month Workplace: On-site employment