Kitchen Staff

Opaa - El Dorado, KS

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - El Dorado, KS

About the position

The Kitchen Staff position at Opaa! Food Management, Inc. involves preparing breakfast and lunch offerings, assisting with serving lines, and participating in catering functions. The role requires performing various kitchen tasks, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings and assist with serving lines.
• Participate in occasional catering functions.
• Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily and ensure food is held at the required temperature.
• Stock milk coolers and prepare foods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• Plan and prep ahead for the next day's menus.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, and grinders with proper certification.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, kitchen, and cafeteria.
• Keep inventory organized and practice First In/First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Clean and maintain equipment in the dishwashing area.
• Requisition food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare baked goods as required by the menu plan.
• Present food to customers in an appealing manner.
• Batch cook to maintain quality product and excellent food presentation.
• Serve items with proper serving sizes and utensils.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and record keeping.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Up to one month of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP processes.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for part-time work.