Kitchen Team Member: Fresh Prep & Service

Opaa! Food Management; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a kitchen assistant to prepare breakfast and lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. This role supports occasional catering and performs all kitchen functions as needed.

Our pay rates vary by state and position, with opportunities across multiple locations. The candidate should be able to follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and collaborate with the team to deliver quality meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions, short memos and communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Able to perform basic math for meal counts and quantities.
• Ability to adhere to HHFKA/CACFP requirements and HACCP safety logs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up of serving lines and keep food at proper temperatures.
• Prepare foods per menu plan and Opaa! recipes; batch cook as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment with proper certification.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and FIFO stock control.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen, dishes, and storage areas.
• Assist with administrative tasks like meal counts and timekeeping.

Skills

Serving lines setup

Food preparation

Food safety practices

FIFO inventory

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

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a kitchen assistant to prepare breakfast and lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. This role supports occasional catering and performs all kitchen functions as needed.

Our pay rates vary by state and position, with opportunities across multiple locations. The candidate should be able to follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and collaborate with the team to deliver quality meals.