Opaa!

Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $32,500.00 - $52,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is a leading food service company operating across eight states in the Midwest, dedicated to delivering high-quality meals and exceptional service in educational institutions. With a strong commitment to nutrition, safety, and service excellence, Opaa! supports schools and communities by providing delicious and nutritious meals that meet all federal and state guidelines. The company fosters a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills and careers. Opaa! places a strong emphasis on its core values, which include acting in the best interest of students, schools, and communities, being honest,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 to customers, clients, and employees
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to execute instructions
  • Ability to deal with standard problems involving concrete variables
  • Serve Safe Certification
  • Additional certifications as required by state
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks associated with kitchen work
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds
  • Must comply with Opaa! safety processes and health regulations
  • Must maintain accurate records and reports
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and staff

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED or relevant experience
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
  • Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Serve Safe Certification
  • Additional certifications may vary by state

Job Duties

  • 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 going to all satellite buildings, where applicable
  • Conduct daily safety and production meeting with kitchen staff
  • Demonstrate and promote Opaa's core values
  • Report concerns to the Director of Nutrition Services (DNS) immediately
  • Supervise kitchen staff in all areas of production
  • Delegate workflow and inform DNS of any personnel issues
  • Train, cross-train and certify all kitchen job stations
  • Ensure overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and storage areas
  • 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 the Opaa! Food Management, Inc. Timekeeping Policy
  • Submit all hours worked by clocking in and out in ADP or by submitting an edit sheet for any 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 local health department requirements
  • Report unsafe working conditions and safety incidents in a timely manner
  • Coordinate and submit food and supply orders to Boss software
  • Ensure production records are complete and accurate daily per student grade groups
  • Oversee and input commercial/commodity physical inventory count into Boss and ensure FIFO standards in storage
  • Ensure all product is properly received, counted, and discrepancies noted on receiving documents with timely invoice approval
  • Enter participation counts into Boss daily
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required logs
  • Perform daily tray counts and reconcile them with district reports ensuring all meals are reimbursable
  • Maintain open lines of communication with the building principal and conduct weekly update meetings
  • Conduct "Daily Dish" meetings and organize the production board to plan and monitor service flow
  • Attend and actively participate in all weekly Kitchen Manager meetings with DNS
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Opaa! Food Management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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