Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa! • Lakin, KS

24d • $15 - $15

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, keeping kitchen and serving areas clean and organized, and completing related records and administrative tasks. The position requires following applicable meal-program regulations, safety procedures, timekeeping policies, and Opaa!’s core values. Opaa! operates across 10 states; pay varies by state and position, and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with applicants.

Requirements

• Ability to perform essential kitchen staff functions on an as-needed basis.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, or 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 perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment where required.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including occasionally exerting over 60 pounds of force and frequently moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up serving lines and ensure food is held at required temperatures; stock milk coolers.
• Prepare foods according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing ahead for the next day's menus.
• Operate kitchen equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria areas, equipment, dishes, coolers, and storage racks clean and organized.
• Maintain inventory organization and use First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Maintain the dishwashing area, monitor chemical use, clean equipment, and store clean dishes in serving areas.
• Request appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare baked goods as required and present them attractively; use batch cooking to maintain quality and presentation.
• Set up, clean, and restock serving and bar lines; serve food in proper portions with appropriate utensils and maintain supplies for customers.
• Prepare meals in compliance with menu plans, standardized recipes, HHFKA and CACFP meal-pattern requirements, and applicable food-safety procedures.
• Maintain production records, food-safety logs, and hot and cold food temperature records.
• Follow safety rules, report unsafe conditions, participate in the safety incentive program and the “Daily Dish,” and attend required meetings, in-services, and annual training.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s stated core values and comply with its timekeeping policy.
• Handle customer payments, make change, operate a cash register or computer, and ensure only reimbursable meals are processed through the POS system.
• Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
• Record hours worked in ADP or submit an edit sheet for missing time.
• Notify the DNS 24 hours in advance when unable to cover an assigned shift, or as soon as administratively feasible in an emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED