Kitchen Prep & Service Specialist

Opaa! Food Management; Carrollton (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a versatile kitchen/ cafeteria team member to support breakfast and lunch service, catering events, and all kitchen roles as needed.

You will help set up serving lines, prepare foods per the menu, and maintain clean, organized work areas while ensuring food safety and proper temperatures. Responsibilities include inventory, FIFO practices, baked goods preparation, and operating slicers/mixers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or up to one-month related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and ensure all food is held at the required temperatures.
• Assist in preparation of foods per menu plan and Opaa! recipes; plan and prep for next day menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized; maintain inventory and FIFO procedures.
• Prepare breads, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods as required by the menu plan; present to customers.
• Batch cook to maintain quality and presentation; set up serving/bar lines and restock items as needed.
• Serve items with proper portions; ensure quality presentation and hospitality.
• Handle customer monies at service time; use cash register or POS system; ensure only reimbursable meals through POS.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving lines

Cash handling

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Meal Counting Software

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a versatile kitchen/ cafeteria team member to support breakfast and lunch service, catering events, and all kitchen roles as needed.

You will help set up serving lines, prepare foods per the menu, and maintain clean, organized work areas while ensuring food safety and proper temperatures. Responsibilities include inventory, FIFO practices, baked goods preparation, and operating slicers/mixers.