Kitchen Manager

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for directing the daily operation of the kitchen to ensure Opaa! standards are met and maintained, and the kitchen complies with all safety and health regulations. Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates in 8 states in the Midwest. Pay rates vary by state and position. Please apply and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay details.

Essential Functions

Production

• Monitor food and food preparation to maintain quality standards for preparation, presentation, and sanitation.
• Promote customer service by investigating and resolving food quality and service complaints.
• Coordinate the preparation and daily transportation of meals to all satellite buildings where applicable.

Supervisory

• Conduct daily safety and production meetings with kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa’s Core Values of “Act in the Best Interest of the Students, Schools, and Communities We Serve”, “Be Honest”, “Have a Passion to Serve Others”, and “Commit to Continuous Improvement”. Report concerns to the DNS immediately.
• Supervise kitchen staff in all production areas. Delegate workflow and inform DNS of any personnel issues.
• Train, cross‑train and certify all kitchen job stations. Be prepared to perform any kitchen function as required.
• Ensure overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and storage areas.

Compliance

• Maintain compliance with Opaa! recipes and menu plans. Obtain approval for menu changes from the DNS at least 24 hours in advance.
• Maintain strict compliance with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy. Report discrepancies to DNS immediately.
• Submit all hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or by submitting an edit sheet for missing time.
• Maintain compliance with all HACCP processes and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with HHFKA and CACFP Meal Patterns.
• Maintain compliance with all Opaa! safety processes and procedures, worker and health safety regulations, and State and Local Health Department requirements. Report unsafe working conditions and safety incidents timely.

Administrative

• Coordinate and submit food and supply orders to Boss.
• Ensure production records are complete and accurate daily, per student grade groups.
• Oversee, take commercial/commodity physical inventory count, and input into Boss. Ensure FIFO standards in storage.
• Ensure all product is properly received, counted, and vendor invoice discrepancies are noted on the receiving document. The invoice is approved the day it is received.
• Enter participation counts into Boss daily.
• Maintain accurate and timely completion of all required logs.
• Perform daily tray counts and reconcile them with the district report. Ensure all meals are reimbursable.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the building principal. Conduct a weekly update meeting.
• Conduct “Daily Dish” meetings. Organize and use the production board to plan and monitor the flow of service.
• Attend and actively participate in all weekly Kitchen Manager meetings with DNS.
• All other duties as assigned by Opaa! Food Management.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, tasting, smelling, talking, hearing, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally must exert over 60 pounds of force and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements include focused attention, depth perception, sharp focus, and color vision.

Working Conditions

• Inside and outside working conditions.
• Frequently works around moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, humid conditions and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Position Qualifications

Language Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Machines, Tools, Equipment And Work Aids

• Dishwasher, Steamer/Kettle, Mixer, Oven, Stove, Fryers, Slicer, Thermometers, Gauges, Knives, Box Cutters, Meal Counting Software, Desktop PCs, Calculator, Telephone, Fax, Scanner, Copier, Printer.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required

Serve Safe Certification; additional certifications may vary by state.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Opaa! is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food & Beverages