Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Troy, KS

6d•$13 - $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 food preparation and batch cooking according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes; maintaining food temperatures and presentation; cleaning kitchen, cafeteria, equipment, and dishes; organizing inventory using FIFO procedures; and assisting with customer service and meal service operations. It also involves following food safety and meal-program requirements, maintaining production records, completing administrative tasks, and attending required meetings and training. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states, and pay varies by state and position; a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with applicants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; alternatively, 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, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate equipment for which proper certification is required.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, squatting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, tasting, smelling, talking, hearing, and reaching.
Ability to exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include concentrated attention, depth perception, sharp focus, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Set up serving lines and ensure food is held at required temperatures; stock milk coolers for service.
Prepare foods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing for the next day's menus.
Operate kitchen equipment for which proper certification is held.
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.
Maintain the dishwashing area, monitor chemical usage, operate the dishwashing equipment, and store clean dishes in serving areas.
Request appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Prepare baked goods as required and present food attractively.
Use batch cooking to maintain food quality and presentation.
Set up and maintain serving and bar lines, restock items, and serve portions using proper utensils and serving sizes.
Keep serving lines and condiments supplied with food, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Prepare food in compliance with the menu plan and standardized Opaa! recipes.
Recognize reimbursable meals and follow meal patterns under HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
Maintain daily production records by grade group and follow HACCP procedures, including required food safety logs and temperature records.
Follow safety procedures, report unsafe working conditions, and participate in the safety incentive program and Daily Dish.
Attend required meetings and in-services and complete required annual training hours.
Demonstrate and promote Opaa!'s stated Core Values and comply with its timekeeping policy.
Handle customer money, make change, and operate a cash register or computer as required; ensure only reimbursable meals are processed through the POS system.
Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
Record all hours worked through ADP or submit an edit sheet for missing time.
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.