Arlethia Pierson

I’m a Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at OPAA! Food Management, where I direct daily kitchen operations in school settings. I’m driven by food safety, consistent compliance, and dependable meal service that families and students can trust.

In my current role, I manage and improve production, inventory, and comprehensive meal service protocols. I lead a diverse team through comprehensive training and development, while keeping our standards high through meticulous sanitation and health code adherence.

I’m also focused on practical performance—overseeing ordering and receiving supplies, managing vendor and delivery logistics, and reducing waste to keep operations efficient. I take pride in creating a collaborative team environment where everyone understands the goal: safe, high-quality meals every day.

Before Kitchen Management, I worked as a Kitchen Staff Member supporting senior chefs with large-scale ingredient preparation and high-volume cooking. Earlier in my career, I served as a Caregiver across various agencies, which strengthened my compassion, reliability, and commitment to caring for others—values I bring directly into the kitchen. I’m ServSafe Certified.