Kitchen Staff

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is a well-established food service management company operating in eight states across the Midwest. Known for its commitment to providing nutritious and high-quality meals, Opaa! serves a variety of clients including schools and communities, emphasizing the importance of excellent food service and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment and values honesty, passion for service, continuous improvement, and acting in the best interests of the students and communities it serves. With a broad operational footprint, Opaa! offers competitive pay rates that vary according to state and position, providing opportunities for growth and development within the food service industry.

This position involves preparing breakfast and/or lunch offerings, assisting with serving lines, and participating in occasional catering functions. It requires versatility as the employee will perform all positions within the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining food safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include the preparation of menu items according to Opaa!'s recipes, setting up serving lines, operating kitchen equipment properly, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and serving areas, and adhering to compliance regulations including HACCP processes and federal meal pattern guidelines such as HHFKA and CACFP. Additionally, this role involves administrative duties like handling customer transactions, completing necessary paperwork, and submitting work hours appropriately.

Employees in this role must be physically capable of performing tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally, and handling tasks that require good vision and manual dexterity. Working conditions can include exposure to mechanical parts, varying temperatures including extreme heat and cold, and exposure to chemicals. The environment is typically noisy and requires adherence to strict safety protocols.

Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma or GED or possess up to one month of related experience or equivalent training. The ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence is required, as well as basic math skills and commonsense reasoning. Familiarity with kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, ovens, fryers, slicers, and meal counting software is important. Opaa! is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace, welcoming all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community health and wellness through quality food service in a supportive and dynamic workplace environment.