Kitchen Team Member: Prep, Service & Catering

Opaa! Food Management; Pleasant Vale (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking kitchen staff to prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings, assist with serving lines, and support occasional catering events. You will perform all kitchen positions and help ensure food safety, quality, and presentation across locations.

Responsibilities include setting up serving lines, preparing menu items, operating food-prep equipment, and maintaining clean work areas. Strong adherence to safety, FIFO, and HACCP practices is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or up to one month of related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and follow menus and recipes, maintain food quality, and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving lines daily and ensure food is held at proper temperatures.
• Assist in preparing foods per menu plan and plan ahead for next day’s menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized; perform dishwashing duties.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and clean cooler/storage racks.
• Assist with baking breads, cakes, and cookies as required.
• Serve items with proper portions and maintain appealing presentation.
• Handle customer payments and operate POS as needed.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meal Counting Software

POS system

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking kitchen staff to prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings, assist with serving lines, and support occasional catering events. You will perform all kitchen positions and help ensure food safety, quality, and presentation across locations.

Responsibilities include setting up serving lines, preparing menu items, operating food-prep equipment, and maintaining clean work areas. Strong adherence to safety, FIFO, and HACCP practices is required.