Kitchen Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Service

Opaa! Food Management; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to Opaa! standards and all safety and health regulations. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal preparation and transportation to satellite buildings, and maintaining records and compliance with HACCP and HHFKA/CACFP guidelines. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential, with emphasis on safety, quality, and customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Serve Safe Certification; additional certifications may vary by state.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate production.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food preparation to maintain quality and sanitation.
• Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints.
• Coordinate meal preparation and daily transportation to satellite buildings, if applicable.
• Conduct daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Supervise kitchen staff in all production areas and delegate workflow.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Team training

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Gauges

Knives

Box Cutters

Meal Counting Software

Desktop PCs

Calculator

Telephone

Fax

Scanner

Copier

Printer

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to Opaa! standards and all safety and health regulations. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal preparation and transportation to satellite buildings, and maintaining records and compliance with HACCP and HHFKA/CACFP guidelines. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential, with emphasis on safety, quality, and customer service.