Kitchen Staff

About the position

The Kitchen Staff position at Opaa! Food Management, Inc. involves preparing breakfast and lunch offerings, assisting with serving lines, and participating in occasional catering functions. The role requires performing various tasks within the kitchen to ensure food quality and safety, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and ensure all food is held at the required temperature.
• Assist in the preparation of foods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, and grinders with proper certification.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Clean kitchen and cafeteria areas, including equipment and dishes.
• Maintain inventory stock organized and practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Requisition appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare baked goods as required by the menu plan.
• Batch cook to maintain quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Serve items with proper serving sizes and utensils, ensuring quality presentation and hospitality.
• Prepare foods for meal service in compliance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Maintain accurate daily production records per grade group.
• Follow HACCP processes and procedures with food safety logs.
• Obey safety rules and report unsafe working conditions.
• Participate in required meetings and complete yearly training hours.
• Handle customer transactions and complete necessary paperwork.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Up to one month of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.