Kitchen Staff - No Experience!

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is a prominent food service management company operating across eight states in the Midwest. Known for its commitment to quality and nutrition, Opaa! specializes in providing exceptional food services to schools, communities, and other institutional settings. The company values diversity and emphasizes a culture of respect, honesty, and continuous improvement. It seeks to create an environment where employees can grow professionally while helping to serve nutritious and delicious meals to students and customers. Employment with Opaa! offers varying pay rates depending on the state and position, with hiring managers available to discuss specific salary details during the application process. Opaa! is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of their background or status. The role available at Opaa! Food Management, Inc. focuses on preparing breakfast and lunch offerings and assisting with serving lines in a food service environment. The position involves a variety of kitchen duties where the employee will perform all essential roles within the kitchen such as food preparation, serving, cleaning, and inventory management. This role also includes participating in occasional catering functions, which adds variety and responsibility to the position. Those employed in this role will assist daily with setting up serving lines, ensuring all food maintains proper temperatures and presentation quality, and handling various kitchen equipment like slicers, mixers, and grinders with appropriate certifications. In addition, the kitchen staff are expected to maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and cafeteria spaces while following strict food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP procedures and regulatory compliance such as HHFKA and CACFP. Administrative tasks such as managing cash registers, processing tray counts, and reporting daily work hours are part of the job responsibilities, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the food service. Physical demands are present, with activities like standing, walking, lifting, and reaching necessary to perform the job effectively. Working conditions may include exposure to extreme temperatures, mechanical equipment, and chemical substances, so adherence to safety guidelines is essential. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic food service environment, have a passion for serving others, and are committed to maintaining high standards in food quality and customer service.

• high school diploma or GED preferred
• ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence
• basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• ability to follow recipes and food safety procedures
• certification to operate kitchen equipment as required
• physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and exert over 60 pounds occasionally
• willingness to work under varying indoor and outdoor conditions
• ability to follow safety protocols and report unsafe working conditions
• dependable attendance and punctuality
• ability to work flexible hours including some weekends or holidays