Kitchen Operations Lead for School Meal Programs

Opaa!; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; 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 health and safety compliance. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal prep and transportation to satellite buildings, and upholding HACCP and CACFP requirements. The position pays $15–$18 per hour, varies by district, and requires strong leadership, training, and record-keeping abilities to support students and kitchens across multiple sites in the

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Language: ability to read, write, and present information clearly.
• Math: basic arithmetic, rates, ratios, percentages, and graphs.
• Reasoning: apply common sense to instructions and simple problems.
• Tools: experience with kitchen equipment and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food preparation to maintain quality and sanitation.
• Resolve food quality and service complaints to enhance customer service.
• Coordinate meal preparation and daily transportation to satellite buildings.
• Lead daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff; ensure FIFO and inventory management.
• Maintain HACCP, HHFKA, CACFP compliance and safety procedures.
• Submit accurate production records and logs; manage orders.
• Maintain open communication with building principal and conduct weekly updates.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Public speaking

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Relevant Experience Required

Tools

Meal Counting Software

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure Opaa!

standards, and maintain health and safety compliance. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal prep and transportation to satellite buildings, and upholding HACCP and CACFP requirements. The position pays $15–$18 per hour, varies by district, and requires strong leadership, training, and record-keeping abilities to support students and kitchens across multiple sites in the