Kitchen Manager

Opaafood; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A food service management company is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Kansas to oversee kitchen operations and ensure compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with skills in team management and food quality assurance. This part-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and comprehend detailed instructions.
• Mathematical skills for basic calculations.
• Ability to use kitchen machinery safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee meal preparation and food quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Steamer/Kettle

Oven

Meal Counting Software

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen to ensure Opaa! standards are met and maintained, and the kitchen is compliant with all safety and health regulations.

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates in 8 states in the Midwest. Our pay rates vary depending on state and position. Please apply, and a Hiring Manager will discuss pay with you in more detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 meetings with kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate and promote Opaa’s Core Values: “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 areas of production. Delegate workflow and inform DNS immediately 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.

• 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. Report discrepancies to DNS immediately.
• 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 State 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.
• Ensure production records are complete and accurate daily, per student grade groups.
• Oversee, take commercial/commodity physical inventory count, and input into Boss. Ensure First In First Out (FIFO) standards in storage.
• Ensure all product is properly received, counted, and discrepancies from the vendor invoice are noted on the receiving document. The invoice to be approved the day it is received.
• Enter participation counts into Boss daily.
• Ensure 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.

Qualifications

• 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 effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food & Beverages

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