Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa!•Imboden, AR

About The Position

The Kitchen Staff Substitute performs the essential functions of kitchen staff positions on an as-needed basis. The role supports meal preparation, food service, kitchen sanitation, food safety and compliance, customer service, and daily administrative tasks in accordance with Opaa! policies, recipes, and applicable meal program requirements. Pay varies by state and position; a Hiring Manager will discuss pay details with applicants.

Requirements

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.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to 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 follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment where required.
Ability to perform the listed 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

Set up serving lines and milk coolers, maintain appropriate food temperatures, and restock food, condiments, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Prepare menu items and baked goods according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including planning and prepping ahead and batch cooking.
Operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and grinders, with proper certification.
Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria spaces, equipment, dishes, coolers, storage racks, and dishwashing areas clean and organized; monitor chemical use and store clean dishes.
Organize inventory using FIFO procedures and request appropriate food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Serve food in appropriate portions with proper utensils, appealing presentation, and hospitality.
Follow standardized recipes and meal patterns, recognize reimbursable meals, and comply with HHFKA, CACFP, HACCP, and food-safety procedures.
Maintain daily production records, food-temperature records, safety logs, tray counts, meal reconciliations, and other required paperwork.
Follow safety procedures, report unsafe working conditions, participate in the safety incentive program and Daily Dish, and attend required meetings and in-services.
Complete required yearly continued training hours and demonstrate Opaa!’s Core Values.
Comply with Opaa!’s timekeeping policy and record all hours worked through ADP or an edit sheet.
Handle customer payments, make change, operate a cash register or computer, and ensure only reimbursable meals are processed through the POS system.
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.