Versatile Kitchen Team Member: Prep, Service & Catering

Opaa!; Licking (MO); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across multiple states and emphasizes quality and hospitality in school dining programs. This role supports breakfast and lunch operations, handles food prep, line setup, and serving duties, while maintaining safety and compliance with HACCP standards.

You will assist with daily production, stocking, and equipment use, ensuring meals meet menu specifications and presentation standards in a fast-paced cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to prepare and serve meals per menu plans and Opaa! recipes.
• Must follow HACCP and safety procedures; maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Ability to read simple instructions, record temperatures, and follow daily production records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up of serving lines and ensure food is held at proper temperatures.
• Prepare foods according to menu plans; batch cook and present items appealingly.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and keep storage areas clean and organized.
• Operate equipment with proper certification and assist with daily dishwashing and cleanup.
• Handle cash register duties and reconcile meals as required.

Skills

Food safety/handling

Recipe following

Team player

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meal Counting Software

POS system

ADP timekeeping

Kitchen equipment operation (slicer/mixer/oven)

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across multiple states and emphasizes quality and hospitality in school dining programs. This role supports breakfast and lunch operations, handles food prep, line setup, and serving duties, while maintaining safety and compliance with HACCP standards.

You will assist with daily production, stocking, and equipment use, ensuring meals meet menu specifications and presentation standards in a fast-paced cafeteria environment.