School Kitchen Operations Leader

Opaa! Food Management; Kellogg Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensure Opaa! standards, and maintain safety and health compliance across sites in the district.

You will supervise staff, coordinate meal production and transport, schedule training, and uphold HACCP, CACFP, and timekeeping policies while maintaining strong communication with site principals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or relevant experience.
• Serve Safe Certification; additional certifications may vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations to meet standards and comply with safety regulations.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation and presentation.
• Coordinate meal preparation and daily transportation to satellite buildings where applicable.
• Lead daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Train, cross-train and supervise all kitchen stations; ensure FIFO and inventory controls.
• Maintain HACCP, CACFP, and Opaa! safety compliance and timekeeping policies.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Meal Counting Software

Thermometers

Dishwasher

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensure Opaa! standards, and maintain safety and health compliance across sites in the district.

You will supervise staff, coordinate meal production and transport, schedule training, and uphold HACCP, CACFP, and timekeeping policies while maintaining strong communication with site principals.