Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa!•Bethany, MO

About The Position

The Kitchen Staff Substitute performs essential functions of kitchen staff positions on an as-needed basis. The role supports food preparation, production, serving, cleaning, food safety, compliance, and administrative tasks in a school food-service environment. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states, and pay varies by state and position; a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with applicants.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
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 follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, 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; alternatively, up to one month of related experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily serving-line setup, stock milk coolers, and ensure food is held at required temperatures.
Prepare foods according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing ahead for the next day’s menus.
Operate kitchen equipment for which proper certification is held.
Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria areas, equipment, dishes, coolers, and storage racks clean and organized.
Organize inventory using First In/First Out procedures and request appropriate food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Maintain and clean dishwashing equipment, monitor chemical use, remove clean dishes, and store them in serving areas.
Prepare baked goods as required and present food 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 with proper utensils and hospitality.
Prepare food in compliance with menu plans, standardized recipes, meal patterns, HHFKA and CACFP regulations, and HACCP procedures.
Maintain accurate daily production records, food-safety logs, food temperature records, tray counts, meal reconciliations, and required paperwork.
Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, participate in the safety incentive program and the Daily Dish, and attend required meetings and training.
Demonstrate Opaa!’s stated Core Values and comply with the company Timekeeping Policy.
Handle customer payments, make change, and operate a cash register or computer while ensuring only reimbursable meals pass through the POS system.
Record hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or submitting 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.