Kitchen Staff

About the Role

Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. Participate in occasional catering functions. Perform all positions within the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and ensure all food is held at the required temperature.
• Stock milk coolers and prepare them for service.
• Prepare foods in accordance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Plan and prep ahead for the next day's menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment with proper certification.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, kitchen, and cafeteria, including equipment and dishes.
• Organize inventory stock and practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Clean cooler/storage racks and keep them free from debris.
• Maintain equipment in the dishwashing area, monitor chemical usage, and remove clean dishes from the machine.
• Requisition appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods as required by the menu plan and present them appealingly.
• Perform batch cooking to maintain quality and presentation.
• Set up serving/bar lines, ensuring proper food temperatures, and clean/restock as needed.
• Serve items with proper serving sizes, utensils, and hospitality; keep serving lines supplied with food, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
• Prepare foods in strict compliance with the menu plan, Opaa! recipes, and reimbursable meal regulations (HHFKA, CACFP).
• Convert and follow standardized recipes for consistency.
• Maintain accurate daily production records per grade group.
• Follow HACCP processes and procedures, including daily, weekly, and monthly food safety logs and temperature recordings.
• Adhere to safety rules outlined in Opaa’s “Safety Procedure Manual” and report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in the safety incentive program and attend required meetings and in-services.
• Complete yearly continued training hours as required by HHFKA.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values.
• Maintain strict compliance with the Opaa! Timekeeping Policy.
• Handle customer monies, operate a cash register or computer, and ensure only reimbursable meals are processed through the POS system.
• Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
• Submit hours worked via ADP or edit sheets for missing time.
• Notify DNS 24 hours in advance of inability to cover an assigned shift (or as soon as feasible in emergencies).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or up to one month of related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, push, pull, grasp, feel, taste, smell, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Requires concentrated attention, depth perception, ability to bring objects into sharp focus, and color vision.

Working Conditions

• Works inside and outside in varying conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Tools and Equipment

• Dishwasher, Steamer/Kettle, Mixer, Oven, Stove, Fryers, Slicer, Thermometers, Gauges, Knives, Box Cutters
• Meal Counting Software, Desktop PCs, Calculator, Telephone, Fax, Scanner, Copier, Printer