Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Augusta, KS

2d•$11 - $13

About The Position

Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings, assist with serving lines, participate in occasional catering functions, and perform all positions within the kitchen. The role includes preparing food according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, maintaining safe food temperatures, supporting meal service, cleaning and organizing kitchen areas, and following food-safety, compliance, and administrative procedures. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states; pay rates vary by state and position, and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay details 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 perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate applicable kitchen equipment with proper certification.
High school diploma or GED, or up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up serving lines and stock milk coolers; ensure food is maintained at required temperatures.
Prepare food according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing for the next day's menus.
Operate kitchen equipment with proper certification.
Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized; clean kitchen and cafeteria areas, equipment, and dishes.
Organize inventory using First In/First Out procedures and keep cooler and storage racks clean.
Clean and maintain dishwashing-area equipment, monitor chemical usage, and store clean dishes in serving areas.
Request appropriate quantities of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Prepare baked goods as required and present them appealingly; batch-cook to maintain quality and presentation.
Set up and restock serving and bar lines, serve items in proper portions with appropriate utensils, and maintain supplies of food, condiments, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Prepare foods in compliance with menu plans and recipes; convert and follow standardized recipes.
Recognize reimbursable meals and follow meal-pattern requirements under HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
Maintain daily production records by grade group and complete HACCP food-safety logs, including temperatures for hot and cold food.
Follow safety rules, report unsafe working conditions, and participate in the safety incentive program and 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 the company's timekeeping policy.
Handle customer payments, make change, and operate a cash register or computer as required; ensure only reimbursable meals pass through the POS system.
Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
Submit hours worked through ADP clock-in/out or an edit sheet for missing time.
Notify the DNS 24 hours ahead if unable to cover an assigned shift, or as soon as administratively feasible in an emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.