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 in 8 states in the Midwest. Our pay rates vary depending on state and position.

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.
• Keep cooler/storage racks clean and free from debris.
• 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.
• Handle customer monies at service time, as required.
• Make changes as well as run a cash register or computer.
• Complete necessary paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks on a daily basis.
• Submit all hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or by submitting an edit sheet for any missing time.
• Notify DNS 24 hours in advance of inability to cover an assigned shift.
• In the event of an emergency, notify the DNS as soon as it is administratively feasible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED, preferred; or up to one-month related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Skills

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and its operation.
• Ability to follow recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. offers competitive pay rates varying by state and position. Please apply, and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with you in more detail.

Pay

Pay rates vary depending on state and position.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on operational needs.