Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Gower, MO

5d•$16 - $17

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 supports daily food preparation and service, kitchen and cafeteria cleanliness, inventory organization, food safety and regulatory compliance, customer service, and administrative tasks. Kitchen Staff may handle customer payments and use a cash register or computer as needed. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states; pay rates vary by state and position, and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with applicants.

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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment when required.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally, and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including 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 and replenish serving-line items as needed.
Prepare food according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing ahead for the next day's menus.
Operate kitchen equipment when properly certified.
Keep work areas, kitchen and cafeteria areas, equipment, dishes, coolers, and storage racks clean and organized.
Organize inventory using First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures and requisition food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Clean and maintain dishwashing-area equipment, monitor chemical use, and store clean dishes in serving areas.
Prepare baked goods as required and present food attractively; use batch cooking to maintain food quality and presentation.
Serve food with appropriate portions and utensils, provide hospitable service, and keep serving lines and condiments supplied.
Follow menu plans and standardized recipes, recognize reimbursable meals, and comply with HHFKA and CACFP meal-pattern requirements.
Maintain daily production records and food-safety logs, including temperature records for hot and cold food, and follow HACCP procedures.
Follow safety rules, report unsafe conditions, participate in the safety incentive program, and participate in the “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 its timekeeping policy.
Handle customer money, make change, and operate a cash register or computer as required; ensure only reimbursable meals pass through the POS system.
Complete paperwork, tray counts, and daily meal-reconciliation tasks.
Submit hours worked through ADP or an edit sheet for missing time.
Notify the DNS 24 hours in advance when unable to cover an assigned shift, or as soon as administratively feasible in an emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.