Cafeteria Kitchen & Prep Specialist

Opaa! Food Management; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks kitchen staff to prepare breakfast and lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. The role includes catering support, batch cooking, and maintaining cleanliness across kitchen and cafeteria areas.

Employee duties require following recipes, HACCP and HHFKA compliance, and accurate daily production records. Equipment operation and a strong focus on food presentation and hospitality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and recipes.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate with customers and staff.
• Basic math and portion control skills are required.
• Commitment to safety and food-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up serving lines and keeping food at proper temperatures.
• Prepare foods per menu plan and Opaa! recipes; batch cook as needed.
• Handle kitchen equipment safely and certify where required.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and FIFO inventory practices.
• Operate dishwashing and preparation areas; assist with catering events as needed.
• Assist with cash handling and daily meal reconciliation tasks.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing ability

Presentation skills

Numerical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Gauges

Knives

Box Cutters

Meal Counting Software

Desktop PCs

Calculator

Telephone

Fax

Scanner

Copier

Printer

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks kitchen staff to prepare breakfast and lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. The role includes catering support, batch cooking, and maintaining cleanliness across kitchen and cafeteria areas.

Employee duties require following recipes, HACCP and HHFKA compliance, and accurate daily production records. Equipment operation and a strong focus on food presentation and hospitality are essential.