On-Call Kitchen Assistant (Flexible Shifts)

Opaa! Food Management; Missouri; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking kitchen staff to support serving lines, food prep, and day-to-day cafeteria operations across locations.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper food temperatures, assisting with menu-driven prep, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Applicants should be able to read simple instructions, handle cash registers as needed, and follow safety and HACCP 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up of serving lines daily and ensure food held at required temperatures.
• Assist in preparation of foods according to menu plan and Opaa! recipes; plan and prep ahead for next day menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment with proper certification.
• Maintain neat, clean, organized work areas; clean kitchen and cafeteria areas.
• Keep inventory stock organized and practice FIFO; keep cooler/storage racks clean.
• Clean, monitor chemical usage and maintain dishwashing area equipment; remove clean dishes and store.
• Requisition appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare baked goods as required by menu plan; present to customers.
• Batch cooking to maintain quality and presentation.
• Set up serving/bar lines and ensure proper temperatures; restock items as needed.
• Serve items with appropriate portions and hospitable service.
• Keep serving lines, condiments stocked with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes.

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

Telephone

Fax

Scanner

Copier

Printer

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking kitchen staff to support serving lines, food prep, and day-to-day cafeteria operations across locations.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper food temperatures, assisting with menu-driven prep, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Applicants should be able to read simple instructions, handle cash registers as needed, and follow safety and HACCP guidelines.