Kitchen Staff

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Position Summary: Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. Participate in occasional catering functions. Perform all positions within the kitchen.

Location & Pay: Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates in 8 states in the Midwest. Pay rates vary by state and position. Please apply; a Hiring Manager will discuss pay details.

• Assist with the set‑up of serving lines daily and ensure all food is held at the required temperature. Milk coolers are stocked and ready for service.
• Assist in the preparation of foods in accordance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes, as required. Plan and prep ahead for the next day’s menus.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other equipment with proper certification.
• Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Clean kitchen and cafeteria areas, including equipment and dishes.
• Maintain inventory stock organization, practice FIFO procedures, and keep cooler/storage racks clean and free from debris.
• Monitor chemical usage, maintain equipment in the dishwashing area, and store cleaned dishes in serving areas.
• Requisition appropriate amounts of food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods as required by the menu plan. Present to customers appealingly.
• Batch cook to maintain a quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Set up serving/bar lines and ensure all food is held at proper temperatures. Clean and restock items as needed.
• Serve items with proper serving sizes and utensils. Quality presentation and hospitality are required.
• Supply serving lines/condiments with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes as needed to customers.

• Prepare foods for meal service in strict compliance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Convert and follow a standardized recipe to ensure a consistent, high‑quality product.
• Recognize a reimbursable meal and follow the meal pattern according to HHFKA and CACFP regulations.
• Keep and maintain accurate daily production records per grade group as planned.
• Follow HACCP processes and procedures with daily, weekly, and monthly food safety logs. Record temperatures of all hot and cold food.
• Obey safety rules as outlined in Opaa’s Safety Procedure Manual and exercise caution in all work activities.
• Report any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate supervisor and participate in the safety incentive program.
• Participate in the daily dish.
• Attend all required meetings and in‑services. Complete required yearly continued training hours according to HHFKA.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values of “Always Act in the Best Interest of the Students, Schools, and Communities We Serve,” “Be Honest,” “Have a Passion to Serve Others,” and “Commit to Continuous Improvement.”
• Maintain strict compliance with the Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy.

• Handle customer monies at service time, as required, and run a cash register or computer. Ensure only reimbursable meals are processed through the POS system.
• Complete necessary paperwork, tray counts, and meal reconciliation tasks daily.
• Submit all hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or by submitting an edit sheet for any missing time.
• Notify DNS 24 hours in advance of inability to cover an assigned shift. In an emergency, notify the DNS as soon as administratively feasible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, push, pull, grasp, feel, taste, smell, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Might be required to exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Specific vision abilities include concentrated attention, depth perception, ability to bring objects into sharp focus, and color vision.

• Inside and outside working conditions.
• Frequently works around moving mechanical parts; exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme…