Kitchen Staff Substitute

Opaa!•Anthony, KS

17d

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 meals according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, maintaining food safety and sanitation, organizing stock, cleaning kitchen and cafeteria areas, operating kitchen equipment, and completing required records and administrative tasks. The role supports meal service and customer hospitality while complying with food-service regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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; write simple correspondence; and 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 apply common-sense understanding to 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 when required.
Ability to meet 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; exerting over 60 pounds of force occasionally; and frequently moving objects up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include concentrated attention, depth perception, bringing objects into sharp focus, and color vision.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up serving lines and ensure food is held at required temperatures; stock milk coolers and restock service items as needed.
Prepare food 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, kitchen and cafeteria spaces, equipment, dishes, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized.
Organize inventory using FIFO procedures and requisition food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Clean and maintain dishwashing-area equipment, monitor chemical use, and store clean dishes in serving areas.
Prepare baked goods as required and present food attractively; batch cook to maintain quality and presentation.
Serve food using appropriate portions and utensils, and keep serving lines and condiments supplied with food, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Follow menu plans, standardized recipes, meal patterns, HHFKA and CACFP regulations, and HACCP procedures; maintain food-safety logs and record hot and cold food temperatures.
Maintain accurate daily production records by grade group and complete paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliations.
Follow safety rules, report unsafe conditions, participate in the safety incentive program and Daily Dish, and attend required meetings and in-services.
Complete required annual continuing training hours and promote Opaa!'s stated core values.
Follow the company's 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.
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.