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. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up of serving lines daily and ensure food is held at required temperature; stock milk coolers.
• Assist in preparation of foods according to menu plan and Opaa! recipes; plan and prep ahead for 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 FIFO procedures; keep cooler/storage racks clean and free from debris.
• Clean, monitor chemical usage, and maintain equipment in dishwashing area; remove clean dishes and store in serving areas.
• Requisition appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods as required; present to customers appealingly.
• Batch cooking to maintain quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Set up serving/bar lines and ensure food held at proper temperatures; clean and restock items as needed.
• Serve items with proper serving sizes and utensils; maintain quality presentation and hospitality.
• Keep serving lines/condiments supplied with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes as needed.
• Prepare foods for meal service in strict compliance with menu plan and Opaa! recipes; convert and follow standardized recipes.
• Recognize a reimbursable meal and follow Meal Pattern per HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
• Maintain accurate daily production records per grade group as planned.
• Follow HACCP processes and procedures with daily, weekly, monthly food safety logs; record temperatures of hot and cold food.
• Obey safety rules per Opaa’s “Safety Procedure Manual”; report unsafe conditions; participate in safety incentive program and “Daily Dish”.
• Attend required meetings and in-services; complete yearly continued training hours per HHFKA.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values.
• Maintain strict compliance with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy.
• Handle customer monies at service time; make changes; run cash register or computer; ensure only reimbursable meals through POS.
• Complete necessary paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation daily.
• Submit hours worked via ADP or edit sheet for missing time.
• Notify DNS 24 hours in advance of inability to cover assigned shift; in emergency notify DNS as soon as administratively feasible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $15.00‑$16.50 an hour, with pay rates varying depending on the School District.