Kitchen Staff

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

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a versatile kitchen worker to prepare breakfast and/or lunch, assist with serving lines, and support occasional catering.

You will perform multiple kitchen positions, follow recipes, and ensure food is presented and served safely and attractively. Responsibilities include setup, cooking, batch preparation, inventory control, cleaning, and adherence to HHFKA/CACFP guidelines.

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 follow simple instructions and recipes
• Willingness to operate kitchen equipment with proper training

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup of serving lines and maintain proper food temperatures
• Prepare foods per menu and Opaa! recipes; plan ahead for next day
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders and other equipment with certification
• Keep areas clean, organized, and stocked; follow FIFO
• Assist in dishwashing area and manage inventory and supplies
• Prepare baked goods and present to customers in an appealing way
• Set up serving lines and ensure proper portion sizes and service
• Handle cash register tasks and meal reimbursement processes
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in required trainings

Skills

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Knives

Box cutters

Meal counting software

Desktop PCs

Calculator

Telephone

Fax

Scanner

Copier

Job description

Position Summary

Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. Participate in occasional catering functions. Perform all positions within the kitchen.

Employer Information

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. Our pay rates vary depending on state and position.

Functions of the Job

Essential Functions Production

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and make sure that all food is held at the required temperature. Milk coolers are stocked and ready for service.
• Assist in the preparation of foods in accordance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, as required. Plan 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.
• Clean kitchen and cafeteria areas including equipment and dishes.
• Keep inventory stock organized and practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures. Keep cooler/storage racks clean and free from debris.
• Clean, monitor chemical usage, and maintain equipment in the dishwashing area. Remove clean dishes from the machine and store them in serving areas.
• Requisition appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods as required by the menu plan. Present to customers in an appealing manner.
• Batch cooking to maintain a quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Set up serving/bar lines and ensure all food is held at the proper temperatures. Clean and restock items as needed.
• Serve items as needed with proper serving sizes and utensils. Quality presentation and hospitality are required.
• Keep serving lines/condiments supplied with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes as needed to customers.

Compliance

• Prepare foods for meal service in strict compliance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Convert and follow a standardized recipe to ensure a consistent, high-quality product.
• Recognize a Reimbursable Meal and follow the Meal Pattern according to HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
• Keep and Maintain accurate daily production records per grade group as planned.
• Follow HACCP processes and procedures with daily, weekly, and monthly food safety logs. Record temperatures of all hot and cold food.
• Obey safety rules as outlined in Opaa’s “Safety Procedure Manual” and exercise caution in all work activities.
• Report any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate supervisor. Participates in the safety incentive program.
• Participate in the “Daily Dish”.
• Attend all required meetings and in-services. Complete the required yearly continued training hours according to HHFKA.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values of “Always Act in the Best Interest of the Students, Schools, and Communities We Serve”, “Be Honest”, “Have a Passion to Serve Others”, and “Commit to Continuous Improvement”.
• Maintain strict compliance with the Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy

Administrative

• Handle customer monies at service time, as required. Make changes as well as run a cash register or computer. Require that only reimbursable meals are allowed through the POS system.
• Complete necessary paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks on a daily basis.
• Submit all hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or by submitting an edit sheet for any missing time
• Notify DNS 24 hours in advance of inability to cover an assigned shift. In the event of an emergency, notify the DNS as soon as it is administratively feasible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, push, pull, grasp, feel, taste, smell, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or be able to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, depth perception, the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, and color vision.

Working Conditions

• Inside and outside working conditions.
• Frequently works around moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold.
• The noise level is usually loud.

Education

Position Qualifications

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

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commons fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, And Work Aids

Dishwasher, Steamer/Kettle, Mixer, Oven, Stove, Fryers, Slicer, Thermometers, Gauges, Knives, Box Cutters, Meal Counting Software, Desktop PCs, Calculator, Telephone, Fax, Scanner, Copier, Printer.

Opaa! is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.