Cafeteria Kitchen Prep and Service Specialist

Opaa! Food Management; Blue Eye, MO (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is hiring a versatile kitchen staff member in Missouri to assist with breakfast and lunch service, prep, and occasional catering. You will work across the kitchen and serving lines to deliver safe, tasty meals in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow Opaa!'s recipes and HACCP procedures, maintain clean work areas, handle cash/register tasks as needed, and support inventory and daily production records. Prior food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and follow recipes.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and ensure food is held at the required temperature.
• Prepare foods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, 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; practice FIFO inventory.
• Prepare baked goods as required by the menu plan and present to customers attractively.
• Batch cook to maintain quality and presentation.
• Set up serving lines and ensure proper serving sizes and hospitality.
• Follow HACCP processes and maintain daily safety logs; record temperatures.
• Complete paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation daily.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slicer

Mixer

Oven

Thermometers

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is hiring a versatile kitchen staff member in Missouri to assist with breakfast and lunch service, prep, and occasional catering. You will work across the kitchen and serving lines to deliver safe, tasty meals in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow Opaa!'s recipes and HACCP procedures, maintain clean work areas, handle cash/register tasks as needed, and support inventory and daily production records. Prior food service experience is a plus.