Kitchen Staff

Overview

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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.

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and ensure that 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.
• Keep inventory stock organized and practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures. Maintain 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 in an appealing manner.
• Batch cooking to maintain a quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Set up serving/bar lines and ensure all food is held at the proper temperatures. Clean and restock items as needed.
• Serve items as needed with proper serving sizes and utensils. Ensure quality presentation and hospitality.
• Keep serving lines/condiments supplied 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.
• 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.
• Attend required meetings and in-services. Complete the required yearly continued training hours according to HHFKA.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values in daily work.
• Maintain strict compliance with the Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy.

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

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. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Dishwasher, Steamer/Kettle, Mixer, Oven, Stove, Fryers, Slicer, Thermometers, Gauges, Knives, Box Cutters, Meal Counting Software, Desktop PCs, Calculator, Telephone, Fax, Scanner, Copier, Printer.

Opaa! is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.