Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Specialist

Opaa! Food Management; Crocker (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a versatile kitchen helper to assist in preparing breakfast and lunch offerings and support serving lines.

The role covers all kitchen positions, including occasional catering functions, with emphasis on safe food handling and timely service. Responsibilities include setting up serving lines, preparing foods per menu and recipes, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, FIFO inventory practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, with related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety procedures.
• Willingness to perform multiple kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving lines daily and ensure food is held at proper temperatures.
• Prepare foods per the menu plan and Opaa! recipes; plan ahead for next day menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders and other equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; practice FIFO inventory.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen and cafeteria areas and restocking items as needed.
• Maintain equipment and follow HACCP and food safety logs.
• Assist with cash handling, meal reconciliation, and timekeeping tasks.
• Demonstrate hospitality and present food attractively to customers.

Skills

Food prep

Serving line setup

Equipment operation

Food safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slicer

Mixer

Oven

Thermometers

Meal Counting Software

POS system

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a versatile kitchen helper to assist in preparing breakfast and lunch offerings and support serving lines.

The role covers all kitchen positions, including occasional catering functions, with emphasis on safe food handling and timely service. Responsibilities include setting up serving lines, preparing foods per menu and recipes, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, FIFO inventory practices, and accurate recordkeeping.