Head School Kitchen Operations & Safety Leader

Opaa!; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across sites. You will supervise staff, coordinate meal production and transportation, manage inventories and records, and maintain HACCP, HHFKA and CACFP standards.

Role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with school leadership to uphold Opaa! standards and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Relevant Experience Required.
• Language: Ability to read, write and present information to customers and staff.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic and understanding percentages.
• Reasoning Ability: Follow instructions and solve standard problems.
• Machines & Tools: Familiar with listed kitchen equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations to meet Opaa! standards and safety regulations.
• Supervise kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and train for readiness across stations.
• Coordinate meal production, inventory, and daily records for FIFO compliance.
• Maintain HACCP, HHFKA, CACFP compliance and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with building leadership and conduct weekly meetings.
• Ensure proper receiving, counting, and discrepancy handling on vendor invoices.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Writing Skills

Presenting

Numerical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Relevant Experience Required

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Gauges

Knives

Meal Counting Software

Desktop PCs

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across sites. You will supervise staff, coordinate meal production and transportation, manage inventories and records, and maintain HACCP, HHFKA and CACFP standards.

Role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with school leadership to uphold Opaa! standards and drive continuous improvement.