Kitchen Staff

About the role

The Kitchen Staff member will prepare breakfast and lunch offerings, support serving lines, and assist with occasional catering events. This role involves working in a fast‑paced cafeteria environment, ensuring food is prepared safely and presented attractively.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and maintain serving lines, keeping food at required temperatures.
• Prepare foods according to menu plans and Opaa! recipes, including baking breads, cakes, and cookies.
• Operate slicers, mixers, grinders, and other kitchen equipment with proper certification.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including kitchen, cafeteria, and dishwashing stations.
• Manage inventory using FIFO procedures and keep cooler/storage racks tidy.
• Record production data, temperature logs, and follow HACCP and CACFP regulations.
• Serve items with correct portions, utensils, and presentation.
• Participate in safety programs, meetings, and required training.

Required profile

• Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines.
• Attention to detail for temperature monitoring and accurate record‑keeping.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.
• Willingness to work onsite and collaborate with the kitchen team.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Operating slicers, mixers, and grinders
• Equipment certification
• HACCP compliance
• FIFO inventory management
• Temperature monitoring
• Dishwashing equipment operation