Cafeteria Kitchen Specialist: Prep, Service & Safety

Opaa! Food Management; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking team members to support breakfast and lunch service, prep meals per menu plans, and assist with daily kitchen operations. The role involves setting up serving lines, maintaining food temperatures, and supporting occasional catering.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic reading/writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Training on safety and compliance procedures is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or up to one-month related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving lines and ensure all food is held at the proper temperatures.
• Prepare foods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes; plan and prep ahead for next day’s menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized; maintain FIFO inventory.
• Handle customer monies at service time, run a cash register or computer; ensure only reimbursable meals through POS.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Simple Writing

Verbal Communication

Mathematical Basics

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. is seeking team members to support breakfast and lunch service, prep meals per menu plans, and assist with daily kitchen operations. The role involves setting up serving lines, maintaining food temperatures, and supporting occasional catering.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic reading/writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Training on safety and compliance procedures is provided.