Kitchen Operations Lead

Opaa! Food Management; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Independence, MO to direct daily kitchen operations, maintain Opaa! standards, and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.

You will supervise kitchen staff, train and cross-train stations, manage inventories and FIFO, and collaborate with the DNS and school partners to deliver meals on time. The role requires HACCP, HHFKA/CACFP familiarity, Serve Safe certification, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations to meet Opaa! standards and safety regulations.
• Lead daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Coordinate meal preparation and transport to satellite locations as applicable.
• Ensure HACCP, HHFKA, CACFP compliance and proper inventory control.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 in Independence, MO to direct daily kitchen operations, maintain Opaa! standards, and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.

You will supervise kitchen staff, train and cross-train stations, manage inventories and FIFO, and collaborate with the DNS and school partners to deliver meals on time. The role requires HACCP, HHFKA/CACFP familiarity, Serve Safe certification, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.