School Kitchen Operations Manager

Opaa! Food Management; Blue Eye, MO (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management is hiring a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensure safety and health compliance, and maintain quality from prep to service. You will supervise staff, train stations, and coordinate meal transport to satellite buildings where needed.

Responsibilities include enforcing HACCP and CACFP guidelines, managing inventory, documenting production records, and enforcing FIFO. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to Opaa!’s core values.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating meals.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety practices and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations to meet Opaa! standards and health regulations.
• Monitor food preparation to maintain quality, sanitation, and presentation.
• Lead safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff across all stations; delegate work and address issues.
• Maintain inventory, order supplies, and ensure FIFO in storage.
• Ensure accurate production records and timely logs.

Skills

Kitchen management

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Food quality control

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Meal Counting Software

Job description

Opaa! Food Management is hiring a Kitchen Manager to direct daily kitchen operations, ensure safety and health compliance, and maintain quality from prep to service. You will supervise staff, train stations, and coordinate meal transport to satellite buildings where needed.

Responsibilities include enforcing HACCP and CACFP guidelines, managing inventory, documenting production records, and enforcing FIFO. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to Opaa!’s core values.