Culinary Supervisor: Lead High-Volume Kitchen Ops

Sodexo; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Training & advancement

Comprehensive benefits including PTO,

Shift meals / allowances & uniforms

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations with a focus on quality, safety, and consistency. You will support Senior Cooks and assist Sous and Executive Chefs in delivering high-volume service and event productions.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of culinary experience, strong leadership, and a working knowledge of batch and just-in-time production, with relevant food safety certifications. This role is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Food handler certification required where applicable.
• ServSafe Manager certification required where applicable.
• Minimum 2-4 years culinary experience; lead cook/kitchen leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations.
• Coordinate culinary staff, monitor production schedules, and enforce recipes and portions.
• Maintain safe, sanitary kitchen operations and support chefs in production and service.
• Attend onboarding/training and adapt to account-specific duties as needed.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Staff coordination

Food safety

Event support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food handler certification

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations with a focus on quality, safety, and consistency. You will support Senior Cooks and assist Sous and Executive Chefs in delivering high-volume service and event productions.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of culinary experience, strong leadership, and a working knowledge of batch and just-in-time production, with relevant food safety certifications. This role is full-time and on-site.