Culinary Operations Supervisor — Flexible Hours

Sodexo; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training and advancement

Full benefits including PTO, medical,

Site-specific perks (meals / per diems

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor at DESCANSO GARDENS. You will supervise daily food production, ensure quality, safety, and sanitation, and support senior chefs in delivering production plans and service requirements.

You will coordinate staff, monitor schedules, and enforce standardized recipes while actively participating in food preparation to maintain high standards and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of culinary experience required.
• Lead cook or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-outlet, or event-based operations preferred.
• Knowledge of batch cooking and just-in-time production methods preferred.
• Ability to read/execute production sheets, prep lists, and event orders.
• Food handler or safety certification required where applicable; ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations.
• Coordinate culinary staff, monitor production schedules, and enforce recipes.
• Direct workflow and maintain safe, efficient kitchen operations.
• Support onboarding and training of culinary team members.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Batch cooking

Food safety

Event operations

Production sheets

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor at DESCANSO GARDENS. You will supervise daily food production, ensure quality, safety, and sanitation, and support senior chefs in delivering production plans and service requirements.

You will coordinate staff, monitor schedules, and enforce standardized recipes while actively participating in food preparation to maintain high standards and efficient operations.