Kitchen Operations Lead — Safety, Quality & Service

Jobappnetwork; Peabody (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations across multiple sites.

The role oversees production, training, and quality control, with a focus on maintaining Opaa!'s standards and efficiency in meal preparation and service. The position requires leadership, organizational skills, and adherence to HACCP, CACFP, and HHFKA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience required.
• Serve Safe Certification required; additional certifications may vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food prep to maintain quality and sanitation standards.
• Resolve food quality and service complaints to promote customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate daily meal transportation to satellite buildings as needed.
• Lead daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Train and certify all kitchen stations and supervise production workflow.
• Ensure HACCP, HHFKA/CACFP compliance and safety protocols.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper storage practices.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Relevant Experience Required

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Gauges

Knives

Box Cutters

Meal Counting Software

Desktop PCs

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations across multiple sites.

The role oversees production, training, and quality control, with a focus on maintaining Opaa!'s standards and efficiency in meal preparation and service. The position requires leadership, organizational skills, and adherence to HACCP, CACFP, and HHFKA guidelines.