Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa!•Carrollton, MO

About The Position

The Kitchen Staff Substitute performs the essential functions of kitchen staff positions on an as-needed basis. Duties include preparing and serving food according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, operating kitchen equipment, keeping kitchen and serving areas clean and stocked, and completing required production records and administrative tasks. The role also requires following applicable meal-program requirements, safety procedures, timekeeping policies, and company core values. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; alternatively, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is acceptable. The position requires basic reading, writing, communication, arithmetic, and reasoning abilities. It involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and moving objects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; alternatively, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, tasting, smelling, talking, hearing, and reaching.
Ability to exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including concentrated attention, depth perception, focusing objects sharply, and color vision.
Proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment, when required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up serving lines, stocking milk coolers, and maintaining required food temperatures.
Prepare foods according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing ahead for the next day's menus.
Operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and grinders, with proper certification.
Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria areas, equipment, dishes, coolers, and storage racks clean and organized.
Maintain organized inventory and follow First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures.
Clean and monitor chemical use in the dishwashing area; remove and store clean dishes.
Requisition appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Prepare baked goods as required and present food appealingly; use batch cooking to maintain food quality and presentation.
Set up serving and bar lines, maintain proper food temperatures, clean and restock items, and serve appropriate portions with proper utensils.
Keep serving lines and condiments supplied with food, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Follow menu plans, standardized recipes, meal patterns, and applicable HHFKA and CACFP requirements; recognize reimbursable meals.
Maintain accurate daily production records by grade group and complete food-safety logs, including hot- and cold-food temperatures, according to HACCP procedures.
Follow safety rules, report unsafe working conditions, participate in the safety incentive program and Daily Dish, attend required meetings and in-services, and complete required annual training hours.
Demonstrate and promote Opaa!'s stated core values and comply with the company's timekeeping policy.
Handle customer payments, make change, and operate a cash register or computer as required; ensure only reimbursable meals pass through the POS system.
Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
Record all hours worked in ADP or submit an edit sheet for missing time.
Notify the DNS 24 hours in advance if unable to cover an assigned shift, or as soon as administratively feasible in an emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.