Central Kitchen Cook Ref. SCCNR

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Job Summary: We are seeking a professional to lead the operations of a central kitchen, ensuring culinary excellence, profitability, and food safety. Key Highlights: 1. Lead large-scale food production and quality management. 2. Supervise teams and optimize central kitchen processes. 3. Manage budgets and distribution logistics. **Description:** ---------------- At **Serunion**, a collective catering company with over 30 years of experience in the sector and a market leader, we are looking for a professional with solid experience in large-scale food production management. Your main objective will be to lead the operations of our central kitchen, guaranteeing culinary excellence, economic profitability, and strict compliance with food safety standards for distribution to our centers (schools, healthcare facilities, and corporate sites) at the **Central Kitchen in Paterna, Valencia**. **Main Responsibilities:** * **Production Management:** Plan and supervise the daily preparation of large volumes of meals, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and standardization of processes in cold and hot production lines. * **Food Safety Management:** Lead the implementation and monitoring of the HACCP system and ensure full product traceability, with special attention to allergen management and therapeutic diets. * **Economic and Operational Control:** Manage the procurement budget, prepare yield calculations (scandallos), and supervise inventories to optimize cost per meal and minimize waste. * **Logistics and Dispatch:** Coordinate with the logistics department to ensure proper dispatch of goods, verifying that delivery times and transport temperatures comply with regulatory requirements. * **Team Management:** Organize and size kitchen sections, fostering an efficient, safe, and continuously improving work environment. * **Goods Receiving/Suppliers:** Supervise the receipt of raw materials, ensuring that the quality of supplies meets the company’s standards. **What We Offer:** * Join a leading company in the collective catering sector. * Indefinite contract with a competitive compensation package. * Stable working hours. **Once you apply to this position, you will receive a WhatsApp message containing a link to quickly and easily conduct your virtual interview with DANI. Please stay alert and prepare to take the next step in your career journey with Serunion!** At Serunion, we aim to build a diverse and committed team where everyone has the opportunity to develop their potential and contribute to our company’s success. We encourage you to apply and become part of our inclusive team! **Requirements:** --------------- **Required Profile:** * **Education:** Higher Education qualification in Culinary Management, Hospitality, or Food Technology. * **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles within central kitchens, food production plants, or large-scale catering services. * **Technical Knowledge:** Advanced proficiency in packaging processes, blast chilling, and quality management systems (ISO, HACCP). * **Competencies:** Leadership of large teams, analytical ability, resilience, and strong results orientation.