Kitchen Team Member — Breakfast & Lunch Prep

Opaa! Food Management; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a versatile kitchen team member to assist with breakfast and lunch service, prep, and occasional catering. You will work across stations, help maintain safety standards, and support serving lines with quality presentation.

Responsibilities include following Opaa! recipes, batch cooking, and inventory control while upholding HACCP and HHFKA guidelines in a dynamic school-food environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 pounds as needed
• Experience in food service and HACCP/compliance is beneficial
• Able to follow recipes and meal patterns precisely

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and operation of serving lines.
• Prepare foods per menu and Opaa! recipes; batch cook as needed.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and clean work areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment with proper certification.
• Provide quality presentation and hospitality to customers.
• Support compliance with HACCP and HHFKA requirements.

Skills

Food handling

Safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Slicer

Thermometers

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a versatile kitchen team member to assist with breakfast and lunch service, prep, and occasional catering. You will work across stations, help maintain safety standards, and support serving lines with quality presentation.

Responsibilities include following Opaa! recipes, batch cooking, and inventory control while upholding HACCP and HHFKA guidelines in a dynamic school-food environment.