Culinary Supervisor: Lead High-Volume Kitchen Ops

Sodexo; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo at Minnesota State University Moorhead seeks a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards.

The role coordinates staff, monitors production schedules, enforces recipes and portion controls, and directs workflow while supporting Senior Cooks and Executive Chefs. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations.
• Support senior cooks and chefs in executing production plans and service requirements.
• Coordinate culinary staff and monitor production schedules.
• Enforce standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Direct workflow and reinforce operational standards.
• Duties may vary by account based on business needs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coordination

Food safety knowledge

Read production sheets orders

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo at Minnesota State University Moorhead seeks a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards.

The role coordinates staff, monitors production schedules, enforces recipes and portion controls, and directs workflow while supporting Senior Cooks and Executive Chefs. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential.