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 and prepare milk coolers for service.
• Assist in the preparation of 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.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized; clean kitchen and cafeteria areas including equipment and dishes.
• Maintain inventory stock, practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures, and 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 and present to customers in an appealing manner.
• Batch cook 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 with proper serving sizes and utensils while maintaining quality presentation and hospitality.
• Keep serving lines/condiments supplied with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes as needed for customers.
• Handle customer monies at service time, make change, and run a cash register or computer; ensure only reimbursable meals are allowed through the POS system.
• 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.

Compliance & Safety

• Prepare foods in strict compliance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes; convert and follow standardized recipes to ensure consistent, high-quality products.
• 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.
• Participate in the safety incentive program, attend all required meetings and in-services, and complete the required yearly continued training hours according to HHFKA.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values: “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.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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. The employee must 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 include concentrated attention, depth perception, the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, and color vision.

Requirements

• 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. The Hiring Manager will discuss pay in more detail during the interview process.