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Culinary Supervisor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.67 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food services and facilities management solutions, committed to creating a better everyday experience for its clients and employees. Operating in numerous sectors across the world, Sodexo emphasizes quality, sustainability, and a positive work environment where all team members feel valued and empowered. The company is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people served and making meaningful contributions to the communities where it operates. Sodexo’s core values focus on fairness, respect, inclusion, and belonging, making the workplace a welcoming space for individuals of all backgrounds. Employing cutting-edge methodologies and a customer-centric approach, Sodexo supports its employees with ongoing training, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

The Culinary Supervisor role at Sodexo, based at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, is a full-time position with a competitive pay range of $21.67 to $24.00 per hour. This position involves working varying shifts with open availability preferred, allowing flexibility in scheduling. As a Culinary Supervisor, you will take charge of supervising daily food production and kitchen operations to maintain high standards of consistency, quality, and safety. You will work directly with senior culinary staff and report to Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs, playing a key role in ensuring seamless execution of production plans and service requirements.

In addition to supervising kitchen staff, the Culinary Supervisor is actively involved in food preparation, workflow management, and enforcing standardized recipes and portion controls. You will coordinate production schedules, uphold food safety and sanitation protocols, and support onboarding and training of team members. This is a hands-on leadership role that demands strong organizational and communication skills, a commitment to food safety certification standards such as ServSafe Manager, and the ability to manage high-volume culinary operations, including event-based catering. Sodexo’s culinary team thrives in a dynamic environment where teamwork, dedication to quality, and efficiency are prioritized, and the Culinary Supervisor’s leadership is critical to success in this fast-paced setting.

By joining Sodexo as a Culinary Supervisor, you become part of an organization that values your individuality, supports your professional growth, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and more. Sodexo also provides a flexible and supportive work environment to help you balance work and life’s important moments. This role not only allows you to develop your culinary management skills but also to contribute to the overall betterment of the workplace and guest experience through your leadership and expertise.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of culinary experience required
  • Prior lead cook or kitchen leadership experience preferred
  • Experience in high-volume, multi-outlet, or event-based culinary operations preferred
  • Working knowledge of batch cooking and just-in-time production methods preferred
  • Ability to read and execute production sheets, prep lists, and event orders
  • Food handler or food safety certification required where applicable
  • ServSafe Manager or equivalent certification required where applicable

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of culinary experience
  • Prior lead cook or kitchen leadership experience
  • Experience in high-volume, multi-outlet, or event-based culinary operations
  • Working knowledge of batch cooking and just-in-time production methods
  • Ability to read and execute production sheets, prep lists, and event orders
  • Food handler or food safety certification
  • ServSafe Manager or equivalent certification

Job Duties

  • Provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations
  • Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards
  • Coordinate culinary staff and monitor production schedules
  • Enforce standardized recipes and portion controls
  • Maintain safe and efficient kitchen operations
  • Support onboarding and training of culinary team members
  • Perform food preparation while directing workflow

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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