School Kitchen Lead — Team Mentor & Safety Guardian

Opaa!; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across locations. The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and staff supervision to meet district standards.

The position involves coordinating meals, supervising staff, and maintaining HACCP, HHFKA, and CACFP compliance while upholding Opaa!’s core values and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience required.
• Serve Safe Certification or equivalent recommended.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day kitchen operation to meet Opaa! standards.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation, and presentation.
• Coordinate meal preparation and transportation to satellite buildings.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Safety/compliance awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Mixer

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Job description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across locations. The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and staff supervision to meet district standards.

The position involves coordinating meals, supervising staff, and maintaining HACCP, HHFKA, and CACFP compliance while upholding Opaa!’s core values and customer service excellence.