Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa!•Hermann, 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 quality, presentation, temperatures, cleanliness, and inventory; following food safety, meal-pattern, and recordkeeping requirements; and completing customer service and administrative tasks. The role also requires attending meetings and training, following safety and timekeeping policies, and demonstrating Opaa!’s stated core values.

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 situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, 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 address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to obtain proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including frequently 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.
Required vision abilities include concentrated attention, depth perception, bringing objects into sharp focus, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily serving-line setup, ensure food is held at required temperatures, and 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 neat, clean, and organized; clean kitchen and cafeteria areas, equipment, and dishes.
Organize inventory using FIFO procedures and keep cooler and storage racks clean.
Clean and monitor chemical usage in the dishwashing area, maintain 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 appealingly; use batch cooking to maintain quality and presentation.
Set up and maintain serving and bar lines, restock items and condiments, and serve appropriate portions using proper utensils with quality presentation and hospitality.
Prepare foods in compliance with menu plans and standardized recipes; recognize reimbursable meals and follow HHFKA and CACFP meal patterns.
Maintain daily production records by grade group, follow HACCP procedures and food-safety logs, and record hot- and cold-food temperatures.
Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, participate in the safety incentive program and the Daily Dish, and attend required meetings and in-services.
Complete required annual continued-training hours according to HHFKA and demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s core values.
Comply with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. timekeeping policy and submit hours worked through ADP or an edit sheet for missing time.
Handle customer payments, make change, operate a cash register or computer, and ensure only reimbursable meals pass through the POS system.
Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
Notify 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.