Kitchen Operations Lead: Food Safety & Team Leadership

Opaa-Food-Management,-Inc.; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure Opaa! standards, and maintain compliance with safety and health regulations across sites. You will oversee production, quality, and service delivery to students and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, HACCP familiarity, and experience coordinating meals, inventory, and staff training. The position is on-site, with responsibilities spanning compliance, safety, and daily reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or relevant experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and present information clearly.
• Strong math skills for measurements and portions.
• Ability to follow standard kitchen policies and HACCP rules.
• Proven leadership and staff supervision capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations to meet Opaa! standards.
• Monitor food quality, safety, sanitation, and serving.
• Lead daily safety and production huddles with staff.
• Train, cross-train, and supervise kitchen staff and stations.
• Oversee inventory, FIFO, and vendor receiving accuracy.
• Maintain records, logs, and production boards; report to DNS.

Skills

Food Safety

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Relevant Experience

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Thermometers

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure Opaa! standards, and maintain compliance with safety and health regulations across sites. You will oversee production, quality, and service delivery to students and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, HACCP familiarity, and experience coordinating meals, inventory, and staff training. The position is on-site, with responsibilities spanning compliance, safety, and daily reporting.