<span>Kitchen Staff Substitute</span>

Opaa - Kansas City, KS

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Kansas City, KS

About the position

The Kitchen Staff Substitute position at Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is a part-time role responsible for performing essential kitchen functions on an as-needed basis. This role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The position requires flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to the company's core values of service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up of serving lines and ensure food is held at required temperatures.
• Assist in the preparation of 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 dishwashing equipment and area.
• Requisition food and supplies through the Kitchen Manager as needed.
• Prepare baked goods as required by the menu plan.
• Present food to customers in an appealing manner.
• Batch cook to maintain quality and presentation of food.
• Serve food items with proper serving sizes and utensils.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and record keeping.
• Handle customer transactions and operate cash register as required.
• Complete necessary paperwork and meal reconciliation tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or up to one month related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively.
• Mathematical skills to perform basic calculations and interpret data.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal commitments.