Dynamic Kitchen Operations Leader

Opaa! Food Management; Smithville (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and compliance with all regulations. You will supervise staff, manage meal production and transportation to satellite buildings, and uphold Opaa!'s core values while maintaining high food quality.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to HACCP and nutritional guidelines, and collaboration with school sites to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operation of the kitchen to meet Opaa! standards.
• Lead safety and production meetings with kitchen staff and supervise production.
• Coordinate preparation and transportation of meals to satellite buildings.
• Maintain HACCP, HHFKA, and CACFP compliance and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, organize storage, and manage inventory records.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED or relevant experience

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Gauges

Knives

Box Cutters

Meal Counting Software

Desktop PCs

Calculator

Telephone

Fax

Scanner

Copier

Printer

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensuring safety, sanitation, and compliance with all regulations. You will supervise staff, manage meal production and transportation to satellite buildings, and uphold Opaa!'s core values while maintaining high food quality.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to HACCP and nutritional guidelines, and collaboration with school sites to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.