Kitchen Staff Substitute

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Able to perform the essential functions of kitchen staff positions on an as‑needed basis. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates in 8 states in the Midwest. Pay rates vary depending on state and position. Please apply, and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with you in more detail.

• Production:
  • Assist with set‑up of serving lines daily and ensure all food is held at the required temperature; keep milk coolers stocked and ready for service.
  • Assist in food preparation in accordance with the menu plan and Opaa! recipes; plan and prep ahead for next day 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.
  • Keep inventory stock organized and practice FIFO procedures; keep cooler/storage racks clean and free from debris.
  • Clean, monitor chemical usage, and maintain equipment in the dishwashing area; remove clean dishes from the machine and store them 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.
  • Keep serving lines/condiments supplied with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes as needed to customers.
• Compliance:
  • 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; 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.
  • Maintain strict compliance with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy.
• Administrative:
  • Handle customer monies at service time, as required; make change and run a POS system; ensure only reimbursable meals are allowed through the POS.
  • 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 DNS as soon as administratively feasible.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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

High School Diploma or GED, preferred; or up to one month related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

High School Diploma or GED, preferred; or up to one month related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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