Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Manila, AR

13d

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, serving, cleaning, inventory organization, food-safety compliance, recordkeeping, and administrative tasks. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states; pay rates vary by state and position, and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay during the application process.

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 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.
Certification required to operate applicable equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Related experience or training.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up serving lines and ensure food is held at required temperatures; stock milk coolers for service.
Prepare foods according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including planning and preparing ahead 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 (FIFO) procedures and keep cooler and storage racks clean.
Clean and maintain dishwashing-area equipment, monitor chemical use, and put clean dishes away in serving areas.
Request appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Prepare baked goods as required and present food appealingly; use batch cooking to maintain quality and presentation.
Set up and maintain serving and bar lines, restocking items as needed; serve appropriate portions with proper utensils and provide hospitality.
Keep serving lines and condiments supplied with food, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
Follow menu plans, standardized recipes, meal patterns, HHFKA and CACFP requirements, and food-safety procedures.
Maintain daily production records, food-safety logs, and hot- and cold-food temperature records.
Follow safety rules, report unsafe working 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 payments and 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 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.