School Kitchen Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and uphold Opaa! standards across locations.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage production flow, ensure compliance with HACCP, HHFKA/CACFP, and maintain accurate records, inventories, and reports, while coordinating meals and maintaining high customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Serve Safe Certification; Additional certifications may vary by state.
• Ability to maintain HACCP, safety procedures and school meal patterns.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food preparation to maintain quality and sanitation.
• Promote customer service by resolving food quality and service issues.
• Coordinate preparation and daily transportation of meals to satellite buildings.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Communication

Training staff

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, Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and uphold Opaa! standards across locations.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage production flow, ensure compliance with HACCP, HHFKA/CACFP, and maintain accurate records, inventories, and reports, while coordinating meals and maintaining high customer service.