Kitchen Staff

Opaa Food Management Company - Mount Ida, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Mount Ida, AR

Food Services and Drinking Places

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 adherence to food safety regulations and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment while ensuring high-quality food presentation and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up of serving lines and ensure food is held at the required temperature.
• Prepare foods according to the menu plan and Opaa! recipes.
• 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 FIFO procedures.
• Clean and maintain dishwashing equipment and store clean dishes appropriately.
• Requisition food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager as needed.
• Prepare baked goods and present them appealingly to customers.
• Batch cook to maintain quality and presentation of food.
• Serve food items with proper serving sizes and utensils, ensuring quality presentation and hospitality.
• Keep serving lines stocked with food items, napkins, silverware, and dishes as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and follow HACCP processes for food safety.
• Report unsafe working conditions and participate in safety programs.
• Attend required meetings and complete yearly training hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or up to one month of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment.
• Certification in food safety or handling.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.
• Potential for career advancement within the company.