Kitchen Staff

Position Summary

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

About the Role

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. The pay range for this position is $15.00-$16.50 an hour, with pay rates varying depending on the School District.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and make sure that all food is held at the required temperature.
• Milk coolers are stocked and ready for service.
• Assist in the preparation of foods in accordance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, as required.
• Plan and prep ahead for the next day's menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Clean kitchen and cafeteria areas including equipment and dishes.
• Keep inventory stock organized and practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Clean, monitor chemical usage, and maintain equipment in the dishwashing area.
• Remove clean dishes from the machine and store them in serving areas.
• 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.
• Present to customers in an appealing manner.
• Batch cooking to maintain a quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Set up serving/bar lines and ensure all food is held at the proper temperatures.
• Clean and restock items as needed.
• Serve items as needed with proper serving sizes and utensils.
• Prepare foods for meal service in strict compliance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Convert and follow a standardized recipe to ensure a consistent, high-quality product.
• Recognize a Reimbursable Meal and follow the Meal Pattern according to HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
• Keep and Maintain accurate daily production records per grade group as planned.
• Follow HACCP processes and procedures with daily, weekly, and monthly food safety logs.
• Record temperatures of all hot and cold food.
• Obey safety rules as outlined in Opaa’s “Safety Procedure Manual” and exercise caution in all work activities.
• Report any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participates in the safety incentive program.
• Participate in the “Daily Dish”.
• Attend all required meetings and in-services.
• Complete the required yearly continued training hours according to HHFKA.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values of “Always Act in the Best Interest of the Students, Schools, and Communities We Serve”, “Be Honest”, “Have a Passion to Serve Others”, and “Commit to Continuous Improvement”.
• Maintain strict compliance with the Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED, preferred; or up to one-month related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, push, pull, grasp, feel, taste, smell, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Physical strength to exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or be able to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, depth perception, the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, and color vision.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$15.00-$16.50 an hour, with pay rates varying depending on the School District.

Schedule

Not specified.