Opaa! Food Management
Kitchen Staff
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Kitchen Staff
Food Production Associate - Kitchen & Catering
About the Role
Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings, assist with serving lines, and participate in occasional catering functions. Perform all core kitchen duties.
Company Overview Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates in 8 states across the Midwest. Pay varies by state and role—apply today for details on compensation.
Responsibilities
Production
- Serving & Food Preparation:
- Set up serving lines daily, ensuring all food is maintained at the required temperatures (milk coolers included).
- Prepare foods in line with menu plans, Opaa!’s recipes, and advance preps for the following day’s service.
- Operate kitchen equipment (slicers, mixers, grinders) with proper certification.
- Keep all kitchen and cafeteria areas neat, clean, and organised, including equipment and dishware.
- Inventory & Safety:
- Maintain FIFO (First In/First Out) procedures for cooler and storage racks.
- Clean and monitor dishwasher area, including chemical usage and equipment.
- Resupply serving stations with napkins, utensils, and dishes as needed.
- Handle food requisitions via the Kitchen Manager.
- Food Service:
- Prepare baked goods (bread, cakes, cookies) following menu requirements.
- Practice batch cooking for consistency and quality presentation.
- Serve items with correct portioning, utensils, and hospitality standards.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Compliance & Safety
- Regulatory Adherence:
- Follow HHFKA and CACFP meal patterns, recognising reimbursable meals.
- Document daily production records and food safety logs (both daily and HACCP-related).
- Record temperatures for hot/cold foods to ensure compliance.
- Core Values & Training:
- Embrace Opaa!’s Core Values:
- Act in the best interest of students, schools, and communities.
- Demonstrate honesty, passion to serve, and commitment to improvement.
- Complete mandatory training hours annually.
- Embrace Opaa!’s Core Values:
- Safety Protocol:
- Report unsafe working conditions per Opaa’s “Safety Procedure Manual”.
- Participate in safety incentive programmes and weekly check-ins (“Daily Dish”).
Administrative Duties
- Financial & Operational:
- Handle customer payments, operate cash registers or POS systems (restricted to reimbursable meals).
- Complete daily paperwork: tray counts, meal reconciliations, and timecard submissions.
- Attendance & Communication:
- Submit hours in ADP or edit sheets for missing time.
- Provide 24-hour notice for shift absences; notify DNS promptly in emergencies.
- Attendance strictly adheres to Opaa!’s Timekeeping Policy.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Physical Demands
- Work Activities:
- Stand, walk, sit, kneel, and reach for long periods; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs (frequent >60 lbs force required).
- Vision tasks include depth perception, focus precision, and colour identification.
- Working Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, or noise levels.
- Works inside and outside (depending on tasks).
Requirements
Education
- Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.
- Alternative: Up to one month of related experience, training, or equivalent combination.
Skills
- Language: Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating with customers/clients.
- Mathematics: Basic arithmetic (floats, decimals) and ڌrefrabination of bar graphs.
- Reasoning: Ability to follow structured instructions and problem-solve in standardised environments.
Equipment & Tools
Familiarity with: Kitchen appliances (slicers, kettles, mixers, fryers) Digital tools (counters, POS software, calculators, data entry software)
Opaa! Confirmation: Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected status.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location