Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa!•Laden, OK

10d•$11 - $12

About The Position

The Kitchen Staff Substitute performs the essential functions of kitchen staff positions on an as-needed basis. The role supports food preparation and service, kitchen sanitation, inventory, meal compliance, recordkeeping, and administrative tasks. Pay varies by state and position; a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with applicants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or up to one month of related experience, 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 follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proper certification to operate applicable equipment, as required.
Ability to meet the stated 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 daily serving-line setup, maintain required food temperatures, and stock milk coolers.
Prepare foods according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including advance preparation for the following day.
Operate kitchen equipment for which proper certification is held.
Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria spaces, equipment, dishes, coolers, and storage racks clean and organized.
Maintain inventory organization and follow First In/First Out procedures.
Clean and monitor chemical use in the dishwashing area, maintain dishwashing equipment, and store clean dishes in serving areas.
Request appropriate food and supply quantities through the Kitchen Manager.
Prepare baked goods as required and present them attractively.
Use batch cooking to maintain food quality and presentation.
Set up, clean, and restock serving and bar lines; serve appropriate portions using proper utensils and provide hospitable service.
Keep serving lines and condiments supplied with food, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Follow menu plans and standardized Opaa! recipes, recognize reimbursable meals, and comply with HHFKA and CACFP meal patterns.
Maintain daily production records by grade group and complete HACCP food-safety logs, including hot- and cold-food temperatures.
Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and participate in the safety incentive program and the “Daily Dish.”
Attend required meetings and in-services and complete required annual continued-training hours according to HHFKA.
Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s stated core values and comply with its timekeeping policy.
Handle customer payments, make change, and operate a cash register or computer; ensure only reimbursable meals pass through the POS system.
Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
Record all hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or submitting 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.