Kitchen Operations Lead | HACCP & Food Safety

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

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Stanton, NE to direct daily kitchen operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and uphold Opaa! standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory, maintaining quality, and coordinating meal preparation and distribution to satellite buildings. The role emphasizes leadership, HACCP and CACFP compliance, effective communication with school principals, and ongoing performance improvement in a fast-paced dining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Relevant Experience Required.
• License(s)/Certification(s) Required: Serve Safe Certification; Additional certifications may vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food quality, presentation, and sanitation to meet standards.
• Resolve food quality and service complaints and boost customer service.
• Coordinate meal preparation and transport to satellite sites.
• Lead daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Train, supervise, and develop kitchen staff across stations.
• Ensure HACCP, HHFKA and CACFP compliance and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff training

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED or relevant experience

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

ADP

Boss (inventory software)

Meal counting software

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Stanton, NE to direct daily kitchen operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and uphold Opaa! standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory, maintaining quality, and coordinating meal preparation and distribution to satellite buildings. The role emphasizes leadership, HACCP and CACFP compliance, effective communication with school principals, and ongoing performance improvement in a fast-paced dining