School Kitchen Operations Lead

Opaa! Food Management; Ensign Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is hiring a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure safety, and meet quality standards. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal preparation and distribution, and maintaining compliance with HACCP and CACFP guidelines.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience, and a Serve Safe certification is preferred. The position requires strong leadership and organizational skills to maintain efficient kitchen

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor food quality and sanitation to meet standards.
• Promote customer service by resolving food quality and service complaints.
• Coordinate preparation and daily transportation of meals to satellite buildings.
• Conduct daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Train, cross-train and supervise kitchen staff; delegate workflow.
• Ensure FIFO inventory and accurate production records.

Skills

Communication

Reading

Writing

Presentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Dishwasher

Oven

Stove

Fryers

Slicer

Thermometers

Meal Counting Software

Computers

Calculator

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is hiring a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure safety, and meet quality standards. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating meal preparation and distribution, and maintaining compliance with HACCP and CACFP guidelines.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience, and a Serve Safe certification is preferred. The position requires strong leadership and organizational skills to maintain efficient kitchen