Kitchen Team Member: Prep, Service & Catering

Opaa! Food Management; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a dedicated kitchen associate to prepare and serve meals, assist with catering, and perform all kitchen tasks as needed. You will follow recipes, uphold food safety standards, manage serving lines, and support inventory and dishwashing operations.

The role requires basic arithmetic for meal counts, adherence to HACCP guidelines, and a proactive teamwork mindset in a fast-paced school or cafeteria setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up of serving lines and maintain proper food temperatures.
• Prepare foods per menu and Opaa! recipes, and plan ahead for next day menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; maintain FIFO inventory.
• Prepare baked goods as required and present to customers appealingly.
• Batch cook to maintain quality and presentation.
• Set up serving lines and restock items as needed.
• Serve items with correct portions and utensils; ensure hospitality.
• Maintain cash handling duties and POS accuracy.
• Complete daily paperwork, meal counts, and time records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Gauges

Knives

Box Cutters

Meal Counting Software

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a dedicated kitchen associate to prepare and serve meals, assist with catering, and perform all kitchen tasks as needed. You will follow recipes, uphold food safety standards, manage serving lines, and support inventory and dishwashing operations.

The role requires basic arithmetic for meal counts, adherence to HACCP guidelines, and a proactive teamwork mindset in a fast-paced school or cafeteria setting.