Kitchen Staff

Opaa Food Management Company - Harrisonville, MO

Full-time

Onsite - Harrisonville, MO

Food Services and Drinking Places

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 catering functions. The role requires performing various kitchen tasks, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings and assist with serving lines.
• Participate in occasional catering functions.
• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and ensure 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 and present them appealingly to customers.
• Batch cooking to maintain quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Serve items with proper serving sizes and utensils, ensuring quality presentation and hospitality.
• Keep serving lines supplied with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes as needed.
• Prepare foods in compliance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Maintain accurate daily production records per grade group as planned.
• Follow HACCP processes and procedures with daily, weekly, and monthly food safety logs.
• Report any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in required meetings and in-services, completing necessary training hours.
• Handle customer monies at service time and operate a cash register or computer.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or up to one month of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.