Kitchen Team Member - Cafeteria & Catering

Opaa! Food Management; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking kitchen staff in Melbourne to handle breakfast and lunch prep, serve meals, and assist with catering events. You will work across kitchen positions, maintain proper food temperatures, and follow Opaa! recipes and HACCP procedures while upholding high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

The role involves batch cooking, inventory checks, and cross-training in various kitchen functions to support daily meal service in a dynamic school or facility setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment with proper certification.
• Ability to read and follow menus and recipes.
• Basic math for portioning and meal counts.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving lines daily and ensure food is held at required temperatures.
• Prepare foods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes; batch cook for next day menus.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow HACCP food-safety logs.
• Assist with catering events and serve customers with hospitality.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking kitchen staff in Melbourne to handle breakfast and lunch prep, serve meals, and assist with catering events. You will work across kitchen positions, maintain proper food temperatures, and follow Opaa! recipes and HACCP procedures while upholding high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

The role involves batch cooking, inventory checks, and cross-training in various kitchen functions to support daily meal service in a dynamic school or facility setting.