School Cafeteria Kitchen Team Member — Prep and Serve

Opaa! Food Management; Freeburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a kitchen team member to prepare breakfast and lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. You will work across kitchen functions, ensuring proper food temperatures and high standards of presentation.

The role includes menu-based prep, batch cooking, and occasional catering support in a school dining setting. Candidates should be able to operate standard kitchen equipment and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or up to one-month related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving lines and ensure food is held at required temperatures.
• Prepare foods per menu plan and Opaa! recipes; batch cook and present attractively.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders and other equipment with proper certification.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure FIFO storage practices.
• Restock serving lines and utensils; assist with dishwashing activities as needed.
• Assist with occasional catering and provide hospitable service to customers.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving line setup

Food safety

Inventory control (FIFO)

Dishwashing procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a kitchen team member to prepare breakfast and lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. You will work across kitchen functions, ensuring proper food temperatures and high standards of presentation.

The role includes menu-based prep, batch cooking, and occasional catering support in a school dining setting. Candidates should be able to operate standard kitchen equipment and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.