Kitchen Operations Leader | Safety, Quality & Service

Opaa! Food Management; Pierce City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, uphold Opaa! standards, and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal prep, and maintaining quality across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include safety briefings, training, inventory control, and ensuring meals meet nutritional and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and HACCP knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Serve Safe Certification; state variations may apply.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food quality and sanitation to meet standards.
• Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints.
• Supervise kitchen staff and delegate workflow.
• Train staff and ensure FIFO and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, HHFKA, CACFP and safety rules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Quality control

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Relevant Experience Required

Tools

Meal Counting Software

ADP

Desktop PCs

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, uphold Opaa! standards, and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal prep, and maintaining quality across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include safety briefings, training, inventory control, and ensuring meals meet nutritional and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and HACCP knowledge are essential for success in this role.