Head School Kitchen & Operations Manager

Opaa! Food Management; Senath (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states and oversees day-to-day kitchen operations in partnership with district leadership. The Kitchen Manager directs production, maintains quality, and ensures compliance with safety and health regulations.

The role focuses on supervising kitchen staff, coordinating meal preparation and distribution to satellite sites, and upholding Opaa!'s standards while driving continuous improvement in service and food safety practices.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or relevant experience.
• Experience in kitchen operations and production management preferred.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Promote customer service by addressing food quality and service concerns.
• Coordinate meal prep and transportation to satellite buildings when applicable.
• Conduct daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Train and certify kitchen stations; ensure FIFO and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Food quality control

HACCP compliance

Education

High School Diploma

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, Inc. operates across 10 states and oversees day-to-day kitchen operations in partnership with district leadership. The Kitchen Manager directs production, maintains quality, and ensures compliance with safety and health regulations.

The role focuses on supervising kitchen staff, coordinating meal preparation and distribution to satellite sites, and upholding Opaa!'s standards while driving continuous improvement in service and food safety practices.