Kitchen Staff

Opaa!•Waynesville, MO

12d

About The Position

Kitchen Staff 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 and service, kitchen and equipment cleanliness, inventory organization, food safety and regulatory compliance, and daily administrative tasks. Employees may handle customer payments and complete meal counts, production records, and other required paperwork.

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, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute 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.
Proper certification to operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment when required.
Ability to exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, tasting, smelling, talking, hearing, and reaching.

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 food, condiments, napkins, silverware, and dishes.
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, including slicers, mixers, and grinders, with proper certification.
Maintain neat, clean, and organized work areas; clean kitchen and cafeteria spaces, dishes, and equipment.
Organize inventory using First In/First Out procedures and keep cooler and storage racks clean.
Maintain the dishwashing area, monitor chemical use, and put away clean dishes.
Request appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
Prepare baked goods as required and present food attractively; use batch cooking to maintain product quality and presentation.
Serve food using proper portions and utensils while providing quality presentation and hospitality.
Follow menu plans, standardized recipes, meal pattern requirements, HHFKA and CACFP regulations, and HACCP procedures.
Maintain production records and food safety logs, including temperature records for hot and cold food.
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 Opaa! core values and comply with the company's 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 daily paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks.
Record hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or submitting 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.