Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Hermann, MO

18h

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 presentation, kitchen and cafeteria cleaning, equipment operation and maintenance, inventory organization, and service-line support. It also involves following menus, recipes, food-safety requirements, meal-program regulations, recordkeeping procedures, and company policies. Kitchen Staff may handle customer payments and complete meal counts and related administrative tasks.

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 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 solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other applicable equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Set up serving lines, keep milk coolers stocked, and ensure food is held at required temperatures.
Prepare menu items according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing ahead for the next day's menus.
Operate kitchen equipment with proper certification.
Keep work areas organized and clean kitchen, cafeteria, equipment, and dishes.
Organize inventory using First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures and keep cooler and storage racks clean.
Maintain the dishwashing area, monitor chemical use, and put clean dishes away.
Requisition 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, clean, and restock serving and bar lines; serve appropriate portions and keep food, napkins, silverware, and dishes supplied.
Prepare foods in compliance with menus and standardized recipes, and follow meal-pattern requirements under HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
Maintain daily production records 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 continuing training hours.
Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s stated Core Values and comply with its timekeeping policy.
Handle customer money and make change or 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 and notify the DNS about inability to cover an assigned shift, as specified.
Perform other duties as assigned.