Sous Chef

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to improving the everyday experience for its clients and their communities. With a strong presence across various sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, and aviation, Sodexo delivers a comprehensive range of integrated services. Their partnership with NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson, known as SodexoMagic, strengthens their commitment to providing innovative and creative solutions tailored to meet client needs. This joint venture has allowed Sodexo to expand its reach and deepen its impact in diverse communities, offering top-tier food service, facilities management, and other integrated solutions with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

At Sodexo, the purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone by focusing on improving the quality of life for clients, customers, and employees alike. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all team members are respected and empowered to contribute their unique ideas and perspectives. Employees at Sodexo enjoy a culture that embraces fairness, respect, and equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

The role of Sous Chef at Sodexo for the Kaiser Permanente location in Modesto, CA, represents an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven culinary team within a healthcare environment. This full-time position is integral to supporting high-quality food service operations that cater to patient, retail, and catering services. The Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in ensuring food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, thereby directly contributing to the health and well-being of patients and guests.

The ideal candidate for this role is a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about nutrition, teamwork, and operational excellence. As Sous Chef, the individual will support daily food production and service, assist with menu execution and recipe compliance, and ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols including HACCP and other regulatory requirements. This position demands strong leadership qualities, as the Sous Chef will supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

In addition to culinary leadership, the Sous Chef will help manage inventory, control food costs, and reduce waste while sustaining high service standards. This blend of operational oversight and creative culinary management makes the role dynamic and critical to Sodexo's commitment to excellence in healthcare food services. Sodexo offers a fair and equitable compensation package, with salary determined based on candidates’ education, experience, skills, and training. Furthermore, Sodexo provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee wellness and professional growth, including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Joining Sodexo means becoming part of a forward-thinking company that prioritizes the quality of life in all aspects of its operations. Employees are supported through career growth opportunities and encouraged to build a meaningful career in a welcoming environment. The company strongly advocates for inclusivity, respect, and equal opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for culinary professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in healthcare food service.