Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.00 - $26.00
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Job Description
Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide. As an established company with a rich history of service excellence, Sodexo partners with diverse clients to deliver integrated solutions that span food service, catering, and facility management. Sodexo operates across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, corporate, and government, ensuring their commitment to environmental, social, and economic progress is impactful and sustainable. The company fosters a culture where every employee is valued and respected, highlighting fairness, inclusiveness, and equal employment opportunities as core principles. Sodexo supports its workforce with comprehensive benefits and development opportunities, emphasizing a flexible and supportive work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally.
The Culinary Supervisor role at Sodexo located at Gonzaga University offers a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive hourly pay range of $22.00 to $26.00. This position demands open availability across various shifts, with specific details provided during the interview process. As a Culinary Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role by providing hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations. This ensures consistency, quality, and strict adherence to culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards. Reporting directly above Senior Cooks, you will support Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs by executing production plans and managing service requirements effectively.
This job requires a dynamic leader who can coordinate culinary staff, monitor production schedules closely, enforce standardized recipes and portion controls, and maintain safe and efficient kitchen operations at all times. The Culinary Supervisor will actively engage in food preparation while managing workflow and reinforcing operational standards vital for excellence in a fast-paced culinary environment. Due to the variation in kitchen structures and service models, responsibilities may vary depending on the specific account served. The role further involves supporting onboarding and training of culinary team members, ensuring all team members meet quality and safety benchmarks. Candidates must demonstrate the physical capability to lift and move heavy items regularly and show reliability by arriving on time for shifts consistently.
This supervisory position is ideal for individuals with at least 2 to 4 years of culinary experience, preferably with some leadership background or prior roles as a lead cook. Experience in high-volume culinary settings or event-based operations is highly advantageous. Proficiency in culinary techniques such as batch cooking and just-in-time production is preferred. Certifications in food safety, including Food Handler or ServSafe Manager certifications, are mandatory where applicable. Sodexo emphasizes continuous training, career advancement, and offers a robust benefits package that includes paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, and other employee discount programs. Some locations may provide additional site-specific benefits like free meals, uniforms, safety shoes, and transportation assistance. Sundry details regarding duties and benefits may vary by work location, reflecting Sodexo's flexible and client-focused operations.
Working at Sodexo means belonging to a company with a purposeful mission to create better everydays for everyone. The company embraces culture and belonging, allowing employees to be their authentic selves, share their ideas, and contribute meaningfully to the team. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. By joining Sodexo as a Culinary Supervisor, you become part of a global community committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive impact through exceptional culinary service and operational leadership.
The Culinary Supervisor role at Sodexo located at Gonzaga University offers a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive hourly pay range of $22.00 to $26.00. This position demands open availability across various shifts, with specific details provided during the interview process. As a Culinary Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role by providing hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations. This ensures consistency, quality, and strict adherence to culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards. Reporting directly above Senior Cooks, you will support Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs by executing production plans and managing service requirements effectively.
This job requires a dynamic leader who can coordinate culinary staff, monitor production schedules closely, enforce standardized recipes and portion controls, and maintain safe and efficient kitchen operations at all times. The Culinary Supervisor will actively engage in food preparation while managing workflow and reinforcing operational standards vital for excellence in a fast-paced culinary environment. Due to the variation in kitchen structures and service models, responsibilities may vary depending on the specific account served. The role further involves supporting onboarding and training of culinary team members, ensuring all team members meet quality and safety benchmarks. Candidates must demonstrate the physical capability to lift and move heavy items regularly and show reliability by arriving on time for shifts consistently.
This supervisory position is ideal for individuals with at least 2 to 4 years of culinary experience, preferably with some leadership background or prior roles as a lead cook. Experience in high-volume culinary settings or event-based operations is highly advantageous. Proficiency in culinary techniques such as batch cooking and just-in-time production is preferred. Certifications in food safety, including Food Handler or ServSafe Manager certifications, are mandatory where applicable. Sodexo emphasizes continuous training, career advancement, and offers a robust benefits package that includes paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, and other employee discount programs. Some locations may provide additional site-specific benefits like free meals, uniforms, safety shoes, and transportation assistance. Sundry details regarding duties and benefits may vary by work location, reflecting Sodexo's flexible and client-focused operations.
Working at Sodexo means belonging to a company with a purposeful mission to create better everydays for everyone. The company embraces culture and belonging, allowing employees to be their authentic selves, share their ideas, and contribute meaningfully to the team. Sodexo values diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. By joining Sodexo as a Culinary Supervisor, you become part of a global community committed to excellence, innovation, and making a positive impact through exceptional culinary service and operational leadership.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
- minimum of 2 to 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
- ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, and pull and frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds
- occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
- attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
- minimum of 2 to 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 Duties
- provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations
- ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards
- support onboarding and on-the-job training of culinary team members
- coordinate culinary staff and monitor production schedules
- enforce standardized recipes and portion controls
- maintain safe and efficient kitchen operations
- participate actively in food preparation while directing workflow
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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