Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Blue Eye, MO, MO

12d

About The Position

Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. Participate in occasional catering functions and perform all positions within the kitchen. This role supports food preparation and service, maintains kitchen and cafeteria cleanliness, follows food safety and meal-program requirements, and completes related administrative tasks. The employer states that pay rates vary by state and position; a Hiring Manager will discuss pay details during the application process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or up to one month of related experience, 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 settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate the equipment and work aids listed in the posting, including kitchen equipment, meal-counting software, and common office devices.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally exerting over 60 pounds of force and frequently moving objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in the described indoor and outdoor conditions, including exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, heat, occasional chemicals and cold, and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Set up serving lines and milk coolers, maintain proper food temperatures, and restock serving lines and condiments.
Prepare menu items and baked goods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, including planning and prepping for the next day's menus and batch cooking.
Operate kitchen equipment for which proper certification is held.
Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria areas, storage racks, and equipment clean and organized; maintain the dishwashing area and store clean dishes.
Organize inventory using First In/First Out procedures and request food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Serve food using appropriate portions and utensils, with attention to presentation and hospitality.
Follow standardized recipes, recognize reimbursable meals, and comply with HHFKA and CACFP meal-pattern requirements.
Maintain production records, food-safety logs, and temperatures for hot and cold food; follow HACCP procedures and safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions, participate in the safety incentive program and Daily Dish, attend required meetings and in-services, and complete required annual training hours.
Promote Opaa!'s stated Core Values and comply with its 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 reconciliations; submit hours through ADP or an edit sheet for missing time.
Notify the DNS in advance when unable to cover an assigned shift, or as soon as administratively feasible in an emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.