Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa!•Hardin, TX

12d

About The Position

The Kitchen Staff Substitute performs essential functions of kitchen staff positions on an as-needed basis. The role supports food preparation and service, kitchen and equipment cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance, customer service, and daily administrative tasks. The employee follows Opaa! menus, recipes, procedures, and core values while supporting meal service in a school food-service setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is 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, 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, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate kitchen and office equipment listed for the role, with proper certification where required.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally, and frequently move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include concentrated attention, depth perception, sharp focus, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Set up serving lines and milk coolers, maintain food at required temperatures, and restock serving items as needed.
Prepare menu items and baked goods according to Opaa! recipes and plan ahead for upcoming menus.
Operate kitchen equipment for which proper certification is held.
Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria spaces, equipment, dishes, storage racks, and dishwashing areas clean and organized.
Organize inventory using First In/First Out procedures and request food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Batch cook and serve food in proper portions with appropriate utensils and appealing presentation.
Prepare foods in compliance with menu plans, standardized recipes, meal patterns, and applicable HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
Maintain daily production records, food safety logs, temperature records, and other required documentation.
Follow HACCP procedures and safety rules, report unsafe conditions, and participate in safety initiatives.
Attend required meetings and in-services, complete yearly continuing training hours, and participate in the Daily Dish.
Demonstrate 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 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.