Kitchen Operations Leader: Food Safety & Service

Opaa! Food Management; Jonesboro (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations across our program. You will ensure food quality, safety, sanitation, and compliance with recipes and meal plans while coordinating meal transportation to satellite buildings as needed.

The ideal candidate has high school diploma or equivalent, strong leadership and inventory skills, and a Serve Safe certification. You will lead kitchen staff, maintain records, and uphold Opaa!’s standards of service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Serve Safe Certification required; additional certifications may vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations to meet Opaa! standards and safety regulations.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and sanitation; resolve complaints.
• Coordinate daily meal preparation and transportation to satellite buildings when applicable.
• Supervise kitchen staff; delegate tasks and train/ certify staff.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen and storage areas; ensure FIFO and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Quality Control

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Relevant Experience Required

Tools

ADP

Boss

Meal Counting Software

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations across our program. You will ensure food quality, safety, sanitation, and compliance with recipes and meal plans while coordinating meal transportation to satellite buildings as needed.

The ideal candidate has high school diploma or equivalent, strong leadership and inventory skills, and a Serve Safe certification. You will lead kitchen staff, maintain records, and uphold Opaa!’s standards of service.