Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Ottawa, KS

11d

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 food preparation, service, cleaning, inventory, food safety and compliance, and administrative tasks in a school food-service environment. The employer operates across 10 states, and pay rates vary by state and position; a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with applicants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or 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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to detailed but straightforward 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, as applicable.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, 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.
Vision abilities including concentrated attention, depth perception, sharp focus, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up serving lines and ensure food is held at required temperatures; stock milk coolers for service.
Prepare menu items according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, and prepare ahead 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 (FIFO) procedures and keep cooler and storage racks clean.
Clean and monitor chemical use in the dishwashing area, maintain equipment, and store clean dishes in serving areas.
Request appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Prepare and present baked goods as required by the menu plan.
Use batch cooking to maintain product quality and presentation.
Set up and restock serving and bar lines, maintain proper food temperatures, and serve appropriate portions with proper utensils.
Keep serving lines and condiments supplied with food, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Prepare meals in compliance with the menu plan and recipes; convert and follow standardized recipes.
Recognize reimbursable meals and follow HHFKA and CACFP meal-pattern regulations.
Maintain daily production records by grade group and complete HACCP food-safety logs, including hot- and cold-food temperatures.
Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and participate in the safety incentive program and 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 payments when required, make change, operate a cash register or computer, and ensure only reimbursable meals pass through the POS system.
Complete daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
Record all hours worked in 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.